Topic Sentences

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph, usually found at the beginning.

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Where are topic sentences usually located within a paragraph?

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First sentence.

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What type of topic sentence uses two nouns and two commas?

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Two Nouns/Two Commas.

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What type of topic sentence lists different ways something can be done?

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List Statement.

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What is an example of a topic sentence?

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Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.

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What type of topic sentence states a position or opinion?

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Occasion/Position.

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What type of topic sentence indicates a number of items?

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Power Number.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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Can a topic sentence be a question?

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No, a topic sentence should be a statement.

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What is an example of a list statement topic sentence?

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Chocolate chip cookies can be homemade, purchased from the supermarket, or bought in a bakery.