Topic Sentence

What is the topic sentence?

_____________________________________. Apples have Vitamin C, which helps to stop sickness. Bananas have the mineral potassium. Potassium is good for our brains. Peaches contain an important vitamin called Vitamin E. This vitamin protects cells from damage. There are many types of fruits that benefit our health in different ways.

• Fruit is a delicious food that is used in many recipes.

• Fruits have many different types of vitamins and minerals.

• Each country of the world grows different types of fruits.

• Fruits are better than vegetables for many reasons.

Answer explanation

The detail sentences in this paragraph explain and support main idea and topic sentence B. Ideas in A, C and D are not mentioned or supported n the detail sentences.

What is the main idea of the passage?

_____________________________________. The sun is a star that is at the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the Earth. The Earth orbits around the sun. The sun is a very important part of our lives.

• The sun is a big ball of fire in the sky.

• The sun is a star that is at the center of our solar system.

• The sun is a planet that orbits around the Earth.

• The sun is not important for life on Earth.

What is the main purpose of the passage?

_____________________________________. The moon is a natural satellite that orbits around the Earth. It reflects light from the sun and appears bright in the night sky. The moon has different phases, such as full moon, half moon, and new moon.

• To explain the different phases of the moon.

• To describe the appearance of the moon in the night sky.

• To discuss the scientific properties of the moon.

• To argue that the moon is not important for Earth.

What is the central theme of the passage?

_____________________________________. The ocean covers about 70% of the Earth's surface. It is home to a wide variety of marine life, including fish, mammals, and plants. The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and providing food and resources for humans.

• The ocean is not important for life on Earth.

• The ocean is home to a wide variety of marine life.

• The ocean is a small part of the Earth's surface.

• The ocean has no impact on the Earth's climate.

Exercising helps our brains and bodies. When we exercise, our bodies make serotonin and endorphins. These chemicals make people feel happy. Working out increases blood flow to the brain and muscles. This gives people energy. _____________________. Physical activity helps people feel great.

• Some types of exercise can cause muscle and bone damage.

• My favorite type of exercise is walking because it is not difficult.

• Exercising during the day helps people sleep better at night.

• Most people don’t like running because it is too difficult.

Answer explanation

The topic sentence and main idea focus on how exercise helps our body and brains. Only option C supports this main idea. Options A, B, and D do not support this main idea.

It is important to learn foreign languages. People who learn foreign languages use more parts of the brain than people who only know one language. Learning a foreign language creates opportunities in travel and work. Also, learning new languages help us learn about other cultures. ______________________________________.

• Learning foreign languages creates opportunities and personal growth

• . People in many countries speak three or four languages growing up

• In some countries, most people only speak one language.

• Learning languages is required in many schools.

Answer explanation

The topic sentence states that learning languages is important. Only option A reminds us of this main idea. Options B, C, and D do not. They are also too specific to be a conclusion sentence.

Why is it beneficial to learn foreign languages?

• Learning foreign languages creates opportunities and personal growth

• People in many countries speak three or four languages growing up

• In some countries, most people only speak one language.

• Learning languages is required in many schools.

What is the main role of the ocean on Earth?

• The ocean is not important for life on Earth.

• The ocean is home to a wide variety of marine life.

• The ocean is a small part of the Earth's surface.

• The ocean has no impact on the Earth's climate.

How does exercising benefit our brains and bodies?

• Some types of exercise can cause muscle and bone damage.

• My favorite type of exercise is walking because it is not difficult.

• Exercising during the day helps people sleep better at night.

• Physical activity helps people feel great.

1. All sentences in a paragraph must have 

     something to do with the topic.

• True

• False