What is a Topic Sentence?

A topic sentence is a sentence that
expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It is a
general statement that covers all or most of the material
in the paragraph. Locating the topic sentence in a
paragraph is one of the most important reading skills.
To find a paragraph's topic sentence, you
should do the following:
1. Identify the topic of the
paragraph by asking yourself, "Who or what is
this paragraph about?"
2. Find the sentence that is a general
statement telling you what you need to know
about the topic.
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