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The sentences that restates the topic sentence.
Brenden Bosco
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∙ 6y agoto summarize the main idea of the paragraph.
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∙ 13y agoIt's typically to let the reader know what that paragraph is going to be about. However, I know I sometimes would prefer to organize a paragraph a different way. For example, I might let several apparently unrelated details precede the topic sentence, and then use the topic sentence to tie it all together. Unfortunately, most teachers throughout your school years will not think this is an okay thing to do. I have gotten several papers back throughout the years that said something about my lacking organization. Most of the time, it is the author's choice, although in school, you should do it the way the teacher wants it done. So, basically, there is nothing saying it has to be in the beginning, but you should, at least for assignments, projects, etc.
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∙ 7y agoHere are three typical explanations of what a topic sentence does:
1. It gives the main idea of the paragraph.
2. It states the topic of the paragraph.
3. It tells what the paragraph will be about.
If the details are appropriate we can learn the point, but we should not have to read the paragraph to know the point. We should know the point after we read the topic sentence.
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∙ 12y agoHow & why: Well for a reader, it aids him or her to know what the paper will be about from just the first couple sentences. The topic sentence states the main idea and will sometimes decide on whether the reader will continue reading or reject the paper. As for the writer, it helps him or her to set a goal and also a marker so they can look back and think, "Am I straying off topic?"
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∙ 14y agoThe topic sentence tells you the main idea of the paragraph. You need to know the main idea in order to develop your paragraph with facts to support that idea.
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∙ 14y agoIt tells you what the paragraph is going to be about.
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What is is the purpose of a topic sentence typically?
The purpose of a topic sentence is to support the thesis and introduce the body paragraph.
The sentence that state the main idea of the paragraph?
It is the first sentence of a paragraph which is the topic sentence.
If a paragraph does not have a topic sentence?
if a paragraph does not have a topic sentence then
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a supporting paragraph?
The purpose of a topic sentence in a supporting paragraph is to introduce the main idea of the paragraph and provide a clear focus for the reader. It helps to guide the reader through the content that follows and ensures that the paragraph is cohesive and focused on a single point.
What topic sentence is in a paragraph?
the first sentence of the paragraph is called the topic sentence which should describe most of the paragraph for the reader to understand. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. It makes a statement (about a topic) and the rest of the paragraph explains the topic sentence or gives examples of the topic sentence. The second sentence of a paragraph can sometimes be the topic sentence. Sometimes it is called a summary sentence.
What happens if your paragraph does not have a topic sentence?
if a paragraph does not have a topic sentence then
What is the purpose of a clincher?
Its purpose is to restate the topic sentence in new words and wrap up the paragraph.
In specific to general pattern the topic sentence is located where?
Generally the topic sentence is the first sentence of the paragraph and the rest of the paragraph explains or gives examples of the topic sentence. The topic sentence can also be the second sentence of the paragraph. This is when the first sentence is a linking sentence that links the paragraph to the previous paragraph. Sometimes the topic sentence can be the last sentence in the paragraph
What is the topic sentence in a paragraph?
Final.
What is a deductive paragraph?
A deductive paragraph is a paragraph in which the topic sentence is stated first. The first sentence of a deductive paragraph should be the topic sentence.
Why do you need a topic sentence in a paragraph?
The topic sentence lets the reader know what the paragraph is about.
How should your conclusion relate to your topic paragraph?
I think you are confused about your terms.A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph. It is usually the first sentence of the paragraph and makes a statement about some topic. The rest of the paragraph explains the topic sentence or gives examples of the topic sentence.
