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Assignment On Topic Sentence

The document provides examples and exercises on writing topic sentences for paragraphs. It explains that the topic sentence is the most important sentence that states the main idea and introduces the reader to the topic. It then provides examples of paragraphs and asks the reader to choose the best topic sentence from a few options. It also asks the reader to write their own topic sentences for sample paragraphs. The purpose is to practice identifying and writing effective topic sentences that express the central idea of each paragraph.

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Assignment On Topic Sentence

The document provides examples and exercises on writing topic sentences for paragraphs. It explains that the topic sentence is the most important sentence that states the main idea and introduces the reader to the topic. It then provides examples of paragraphs and asks the reader to choose the best topic sentence from a few options. It also asks the reader to write their own topic sentences for sample paragraphs. The purpose is to practice identifying and writing effective topic sentences that express the central idea of each paragraph.

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EXERCISES ON PARAGRAPH WRITING

TOPIC SENTENCES

The topic sentence is the most important sentence of a paragraph. It states the
main idea and introduces the reader to the topic.

1. CHOOSING TOPIC SENTENCES

Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. Write
it on the line provided.

Example: ________________________. I usually go skiing every weekend in


the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a
mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the
trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the
slopes on a winter day.

a) Skiing is expensive. b) Skiing is my favourite sport. c) Skiing is dangerous.

1.)_________________________________________________.NorthAmerican
s send cards for many occasions. They send cards to family and friends on
birthdays and holidays. They also send thank-you cards; get well cards,
graduation cards, and congratulation cards. It is very common to buy cards in
stores and send them through the mail, but turning on the computer and
sending cards over the Internet is also popular.

a) Sending cards is very popular in North America. b) Birthday cards are the
most popular kind of card. c) It is important to send thank-you cards.

2.)_____________________________________________ . I enjoy summer


sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I
can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend
many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too
quickly in summer.

a)I like to garden in summer. b) Summer is my favourite season. c) Summer is


to short.

3.)________________________________________ . First of all, we need


money to repair old roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay
teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection. Finally, more
tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is
clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon.

a)We should raise city taxes. b) City taxes are too high. c) City taxes pay for
new roads.

4.)_________________________________________ . For example, a person


can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A
business woman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong
Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and
watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.

a) Airplanes have changed our lives. b) Advances in technology have made the
world seem smaller. c) The fax machine was an important invention.

5.)___________________________________________ . 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.

a) It is expensive to attend a university in the United States. b) There are


several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend. c) You
should consider getting a good education.

2. WRITING A TOPIC SENTENCE

Write a topic sentence for each paragraph. Make sure your topic sentence
expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

Example:

Miami is the perfect place to take a vacation. It is always sunny and warm. The
beaches are gorgeous, with soft white sand and beautiful water. There are
many fine restaurants in the Miami area, and most of the hotels offer terrific
entertainment nightly. It’s no wonder that Miami is my first choice for a
vacation destination.
1.)___________________________________________________ . He has
collected stamps and coins ever since he was a child. He is very proud of his
valuable collections. Paul also enjoys painting and drawing. Recently he has
become interested in gardening. Out of all his hobbies, Paul’s favourite one is
reading. He usually reads at least one book every week. Paul keeps busy with
all of his hobbies.

2.)_________________________________________________ . I can’t wait to


come home from school and eat the delicious meals she has prepared. She is
famous for her desserts like peach pie and chocolate soufflé. She is always
experimenting with new recipes and trying different ingredients. No one in the
world can cook the way my mother does.

3.)_________________________________________________ . It never starts


in cold weather. The horn and the left turn signal don’t work properly. Worst
of all, the radio only gets one station and the CD player is completely broken. I
wish I could get a new car.

4.)__________________________________________________ . First and


most importantly, the work is very interesting. I learn new things every day and
I get to travel a lot. In addition, my boss is very nice. She is always willing to
help me when I have a problem. I have also made many new friends at my job.
Last, but not least, the salary is fantastic.

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