Topic Sentence

Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

• Airplanes have changed our lives.

• Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

• The fax machine was an important invention.

• Global lifestyles are evolving.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Ms Schultz drinks coffee for a number of reasons.

• She likes the taste of it.

• Coffee isn't as good as tea.

• It helps her stay awake.

• When she doesn't drink it she gets really crabby.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• There are many people in Los Angeles.

• People from many different cultures live in Los Angeles.

• Los Angeles is a big city in California.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• "An American Education" has 946 pages.

• A woman graduates in "An American Education."

• "An American Education" is an excellent historical novel.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• The shocking crash of a 747 jumbo jet off the coast of New York baffled investigators.

• Sometimes, planes crash.

• It is a very sad thing when planes crash and passengers die.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• Cats are better pets than goldfish for many reasons.

• Cats and goldfish are both animals.

• Cats cannot swim very well, but goldfish can.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• My father does a crossword puzzle every day.

• Crossword puzzles are not only educational and fun but also addictive.

• Crossword puzzles are sometimes too difficult.

Find the topic sentence in this paragraph

• They let consumers know what products look like, how much they cost, and where they are available.

• The ads may also compare the Camry with another car, such as a Mercedes.

• Many people do not like ads on TV, but ads are actually useful because they give consumers a lot of information.

Find the topic sentence in the paragraph

• On this street there are many little stores that specialize in products from abroad.

• You can find stores with goods from China, Cuba, Jamaica, Italy, Puerto Rico and Haiti.

• People can learn a number of different languages just by shopping on Flatbush Avenue, one of the main streets in Brooklyn, New York.

Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:

• Sleeping well strengthens learning and memory.

• Without adequate sleep our focus and attention drifts making it harder to receive information.

• Studies show too little sleep can contribute to many physical and mental health issues, which can affect school development.

• For many parents, ensuring their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful.

• 35 - 40% of children and adolescents experience some form of sleep deprivation during their development.