Topic SentencesSet 1

1A statement that presents an author's argument or main point .....
2A thesis statement tells the reader the main idea of a paper.
3What is the point of the thesis statement?
4Introduction, the author presents an overall solution or one or more major problems with a subject.
5Your thesis summarizes your plan for achieving the specific purpose of the speech.
6A thesis statement is a sentence that states the main idea of the essay.
7A detail sentence always backs up..
8Thesis statement of the text should be in question form
9Your thesis statement should state your side of the argument
10Claim in the argumentative essay is .....
11Which of the following would be a good middle sentence for a paragraph about travel?
12A concluding statement is important because
13What is a line of reasoning in an argument?
14Supporting Details and QuotingWhich of the following details supports the idea-Mr. McGee is a math teacher
15How should the information within a body paragraph be organized?
16What information should be included in the final paragraph of a letter or email?
17What Would You Write In The Opening Part Of A Formal Letter?
18Topical pattern: Arranged by subtopics of equal importance
19Topic Sentence:Plastic pollution is a serious problem for the environment. Which is the most suitable supporting sentence?
20Oral presentations should include a thesis.
21What shape should the introduction follow according to the document?
22What is the best definition of a thesis?
23Your examples should support your details.
24Writer's conclusion about explanation text, we can find in the ..... paragraph!
25The reasons, examples and stories will be in the ..... of the essay.
26What do supporting details do?
27How should your paragraphs be ordered in an essay?
28Which outline would help you write a report about a passenger pigeon?
29What is in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?
30What are reasons that back up your thesis called?
31In argumentative writing, what is the central purpose of a counterargument?
32Which of the following could be a reason in an argumentative essay?
33The final chapter of the research or thesis section contains:
34True or False:The closing statement does not need to be strong.
35Which organizational structure compares similarities and differences?
36A counterclaim is the ..... of the claim.
37How many claims do you need to support your thesis?
38The final paragraph of an essay is called .....
39In formal paragraphs you will sometimes see a sentence at the end of the paragraph which summarizes the information that has been presented. This is the .....
40What is the recommended structure for an advantages and disadvantages essay?
41When selecting a topic for academic writing, which of the following is most important?
42Logical organization in Task 1 writing mainly refers to:
43Which text structure explains an issue and gives us ways to fix it?
44The final paragraph in an information report
45Garbage and trash are everywhere. If we do not stop this soon, the Earth will become polluted, and it will be impossible to live in it. We must learn to segregate our wastes. If everyone will practice reduce, reuse, and recycle, then there is hope.
46What is the purpose of the conclusion in a discussion essay?
47What is concluding idea?
48Which of the following would weaken an argumentative essay?
49The ..... introduces the subject of the paragraph and shows the writer's attitude toward the subject.
50What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
51What goes SECOND in an introductory paragraph?
52Choose the best topic sentence:
53In what ways can a concluding sentence summarize the main points discussed in a paragraph?
54The conclusion paragraph should be what portion of your essay?
55An editorial piece arguing that the city should build more parks is written to:
56How can you improve cohesion in a paragraph?
57In the writing structure, which step comes first?
58If an essay discusses a problem and then presents multiple solutions, what text structure is being used?
59A thesis needs to be supported by
60Which of the following is NOT a good way to start an argumentative essay?
61What is the purpose of a hook in a speech?