I call it the "topic sentence".
The sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph is called the 'Topic Sentence'.
The sentence in a paragraph that summarizes what that paragraph is about
A sentence that summarizes what the paragraph will be about is the topic sentence.
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.
That's called a "widow." If your paragraph has the last sentence on the next page, it's called an "orphan."
An umbrella sentence is a statement that encompasses the main idea of a paragraph or a piece of writing. It provides a summary or overview of the content that follows, giving readers a preview of what will be discussed.
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 paragraph
The sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph is called the 'Topic Sentence'.
Final.
The sentence in a paragraph that summarizes what that paragraph is about
its called an introduction
A group of sentences is called a paragraph. A paragraph typically consists of a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. It is a way to organize and present related information in a cohesive and structured manner.
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
A sentence that summarizes what the paragraph will be about is the topic sentence.
The beginning of a paragraph is called the topic sentence. This sentence introduces the main idea or theme of the paragraph, providing a clear focus for the reader. It sets the stage for the supporting details and arguments that follow, helping to maintain coherence throughout the text.
if a paragraph does not have a topic sentence then