A topic sentence tells the general topic and

A topic sentence tells the general topic and
 
  a) the first supporting point.
  b) all of the supporting points.
  c) the writer's point or attitude about the topic.
  d) nothing else.

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Ques. 2

A topic sentence should usually come
 
  a) at the very beginning of the paragraph.
  b) after an introductory statement.
  c) either at the very beginning or after an introductory statement.
  d) at the end of the paragraph.

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Ques. 3

Topic: The weather was terrible.
 
  a) It was raining very hard, and it was chilly, as well.
  b) The rain drummed heavily on the roof, and a skim of ice formed at the edges of
  puddles.

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Ques. 4

Pick the best ending for the following topic sentence: Saving money
 
  a) is done by some, but not by others.
  b) is the topic of my paragraph.
  c) can be looked at differently by different people.
  d) is a habit that people need to practice daily.

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Ques. 5

I take aspirin when I have a headache.
 
  a) Good topic sentence
  b) Too broad
  c) Too narrow

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Ques. 6

Over-the-counter medications make our daily lives more comfortable.
 
  a) Good topic sentence
  b) Too broad
  c) Too narrow

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Ques. 7

Advances in medicine have changed all our lives.
 
  a) Good topic sentence
  b) Too broad
  c) Too narrow

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Ques. 8

Basketball is a healthy hobby.
 
  a) Good topic sentence
  b) Too broad
  c) Too narrow