TOPIC SENTENCE VS. SUPPORTING DETAILS

What is the most important sentence in a paragraph?

• Concluding Sentence

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Supporting Details

What is the most important sentence in an essay?

• Concluding Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Topic Sentence

• Supporting Detail

The sentence in the paragraph that gives the reader not only the general topic but the main idea is called the....

• Concluding Sentence

• Supporting Details

• Thesis Statement

• Topic Sentence

The topic sentence is missing. Which one would be the best for the blank.

__________________.One thing you must consider is the quality of the university’s educational program. You also need to think about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be sure to consider the university’s tuition to make sure you can afford to go to school there.

• It is expensive to attend a university in the United States.

• You should consider getting a good education.

• There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend.

Which sentence would be BEST to put at the start of the paragraph below?

Jim likes to play football. His sister plays baseball. His brother is on a basketball team. His parents like to ski in the winter.

• Jim has a large family.

• Jim's family enjoys sports.

• Playing sports is good exercise.

Which sentence below would be the best starting sentence for the following paragraph?

It took our bus four hours to get to Sea World. We saw whales, seals, and sharks. There were also many fish in tanks.

• Our class took a trip.

• One of my favorite things was the whale.

• I ate lunch outside with my class.

Which would be the BEST topic sentence for this paragraph?

My school has recess every day. I like to play on the swings and jungle gym with my friends. We like to laugh and run. Recess is my favorite time of the day

• Recess is when I can have fun with my friends.

• Some kids bring their toys from home for recess.

• Parents sometimes bring their small children during recess for a visit.

Which sentence tells what the paragraph is about?

Our family spent the vacation at the beach. It was sunny and breezy. The sand felt warm under our feet. We made sand castles and had lunch on our blanket. It was a fun time.

• Our family spent the vacation at the beach.

• It was sunny and breezy.

• We made sand castles and had lunch on our blanket.

7. Which would be the BEST sentence to put at the beginning of the following paragraph?

Georgia has a new flag. The flag has the state seal. South Carolina's flag has a tree and the moon. The flag of Wyoming has a buffalo.

• California's flag has a bear.

• Every state has a different flag.

• Georgia's flag is very interesting.

The thesis statement and the topic sentence are the same.

• True

• False