Topic Sentences

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the essay

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide a hook for the reader

Why is it important to arrange topic sentences in a logical order?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the essay is coherent and supports the thesis

• To make the essay more colorful

• To confuse the reader

What should you do if your topic sentence does not match the paragraph content?

• Revise the topic sentence

• Rewrite the paragraph

• Ignore it and move on

• Add more sentences to the paragraph

What is a common mistake students make with topic sentences?

• Writing them too short

• Making them too interesting

• Not matching them with the paragraph content

• Using too many topic sentences

How can you ensure your topic sentences support the thesis?

• By making them very long

• By ensuring they summarize the paragraph and transition ideas

• By writing them last

• By using complex vocabulary