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Is the topic sentence in a paragraph more general or more specific?
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∙ 13y ago
General. Specifics are in the body.
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∙ 13y ago
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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
How many sentence does it take to make a paragraph?
4-6 sentences A stop light paragraph has 7sentences. Green - an introductory sentence about a topic Yellow - a general statement about the topic Red - A specific statement about the topic Red - a second specific statement about the topic Yellow - a general statement about the topic Red - a specific statement about the topic Red - a specific statement about the topic Green - a concluding sentence about the topic
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 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 sentence is general enough that it could be a topic sentence in a paragraph about hybrid cars?
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What is the topic sentence in a paragraph?
Final.
What are examples of exemplification paragraphs?
An exemplification paragraph is a paragraph in which you start off with a general topic sentence and then give examples to emphasize more about the topic.
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?
A topic sentence is important because it provides the main idea or focus of the paragraph, helping to guide the reader on what to expect. It sets the tone and direction for the rest of the paragraph, making it easier for readers to follow along and understand the content being presented. Additionally, a topic sentence helps to maintain coherence and unity within the paragraph.
Define topic sentence?
The sentence in a paragraph that summarizes what that paragraph is about
