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How do you find the main idea or topic sentence in a paragraph?
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∙ 6y ago
The topic sentence or thesis statement gives you the main idea of the paragraph. If you are not sure what the main idea is, read the paragraph again and look at each sentence. See if that is the sentence which all the other sentences support by turning it into a question and see if the other sentences answer that question.
The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of the 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.
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∙ 9y agoWhen you are trying to find the topic of a paragraph, ask what is the paragraph about. Each paragraph often contains a topic sentence that answers that question.
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∙ 13y agoOften the first sentence but not always
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Where in a paragraph can we find the main idea?
Topic sentence
The sentence that state the main idea of the paragraph?
It is the first sentence of a paragraph which is the topic sentence.
What happens if your paragraph does not have a topic sentence?
if a paragraph does not have a topic sentence then
What summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and supports the thesis?
The topic sentence summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and supports the thesis.
In which of the elements of a paragraph would you find support for the main idea?
The topic sentence should state the main idea that will be developed. The reader should easily be able to see the main idea, simply by reading the topic sentence. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in the paragraph, and is the most important thought in the paragraph.
What is the difference between topic sentence and supporting detail?
Every paragraph needs a topic sentence. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of the paragraph. It gives the reader an idea of what the paragraph is going to be about The supporting sentences need to be about the idea presented in the topic sentence.
What is a unstated main idea of a paragraph?
Topic Sentence
A sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph?
a topic sentence
What if a paragraph does not have a topic sentence?
Implied Main Ideas sometimes,there is no topic sentence in a paragraph. this does not mean,that there is no main idea. (implied) (:-)
A topic sentence provides what to a paragraph?
A topic sentence provides the main idea or the central point of a paragraph. It sets the tone for the rest of the paragraph and gives readers a clear idea of what to expect.
What is the difference between a topic sentence and supporting details?
A topic sentence introduces the main idea or point of a paragraph, while supporting details provide specific information or evidence to support that main idea. The topic sentence acts as a roadmap for the paragraph, guiding readers on what to expect, while supporting details help to reinforce and elaborate on the main point.
What do you call the first sentence of a paragraph?
The sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph is called the 'Topic Sentence'.
