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Name ____________________________ Class __________________ Date ____________
1 A topic sentence contains the ________ of the paragraph.
Circle the answer letter.
a. middle idea
b. main idea
c. supporting detail
3 Underline the topic sentence in the following paragraph.
Vacations can be tiring! Usually people go on vacation to relax. However, some people do too much. They return home tired and ready for a vacation from vacation!
8 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. Blowing a bubble is easy to do!
b. Now blow a bubble.
c. Put a piece of gum in your mouth.
10 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. My dog ate my homework.
b. I forgot my lunch.
c. What a horrible day I had!
d. I fell in front of the whole class.
4 My cat is weird. He plays with soap instead of cat toys. He likes to eat bananas too. He even likes to take a bath.
Identify the topic sentence in the paragraph above.
a. He likes to eat bananas too.
b. He even likes to take a bath.
c. My cat is weird.
9 Underline the topic sentence in the following paragraph.
Mark really enjoys playing soccer. He plays on three teams. He has played since he was three. He likes scoring goals.
2 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. My dad even loved the show.
b. My sister loved the clowns.
c. The circus can be fun for kids of all ages.
7 Underline the topic sentence in the following paragraph.
Alanna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If she sees one, she runs away.
6 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. I don’t have to go to school.
b. Saturday is the best day of the week.
c. I can sleep in.
Topic Sentences
5 The _______ sentences develop the idea of the topic sentence in a paragraph.
Circle the answer.
main supporting topic
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© Copyright MMXVI NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to make copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.newpathworksheets.com
Name ____________________________ Class __________________ Date ____________
1 A topic sentence contains the ________ of the paragraph.
Circle the answer letter.
a. middle idea
b. main idea
c. supporting detail
3 Underline the topic sentence in the following paragraph.
Vacations can be tiring! Usually people go on vacation to relax. However, some people do too much. They return home tired and ready for a vacation from vacation!
8 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. Blowing a bubble is easy to do!
b. Now blow a bubble.
c. Put a piece of gum in your mouth.
10 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. My dog ate my homework.
b. I forgot my lunch.
c. What a horrible day I had!
d. I fell in front of the whole class.
4 My cat is weird. He plays with soap instead of cat toys. He likes to eat bananas too. He even likes to take a bath.
Identify the topic sentence in the paragraph above.
a. He likes to eat bananas too.
b. He even likes to take a bath.
c. My cat is weird.
9 Underline the topic sentence in the following paragraph.
Mark really enjoys playing soccer. He plays on three teams. He has played since he was three. He likes scoring goals.
2 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. My dad even loved the show.
b. My sister loved the clowns.
c. The circus can be fun for kids of all ages.
7 Underline the topic sentence in the following paragraph.
Alanna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If she sees one, she runs away.
6 Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?
a. I don’t have to go to school.
b. Saturday is the best day of the week.
c. I can sleep in.
Topic Sentences - Answer Key
5 The _______ sentences develop the idea of the topic sentence in a paragraph.
Circle the answer.
main supporting topic
ELA C-E
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???
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???
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