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A topic sentence is always the first sentence of a paragraph. This holds true for transition paragraphs as well as standard paragraphs.
Yes. Always indent for each paragraph. But only the first sentence. :)
Introductory 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.
It is the first sentence of a paragraph which is the topic sentence.
The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph, while the thesis statement presents the main argument of an entire essay or paper. The topic sentence should relate directly to the thesis statement by providing a specific point or supporting detail that aligns with the overarching argument of the writing piece. This connection helps maintain the coherence and structure of the overall work.
The first sentence in a paragraph helps to specify the topic on which the paragraph is written.
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
Thesis statements are typically found at the end of the introduction paragraph in an essay or research paper. They provide a concise summary of the main point or argument that will be discussed in the rest of the paper.
The first sentence of a paragraph is normally the topic sentence i.e. it is the sentence that is supported by the remaining sentences.
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.
A lot of times you will find the thesis sentence in an introductory paragraph in the very first sentence. The thesis statement can be anywhere in the first paragraph.