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Paragraph Review Generally, the main idea of a paragraph is stated in the topic sentence. The topic sentence tells the topic of the paragraph and the general idea regarding the topic that is going to be discussed. A topic sentence should not contain supporting details. Directions: Choose the sentence from each pair that would make a good topic sentence. The other sentence would make a good supporting detail. Write TS for topic sentence and SD for supporting detail. Example: TS__ The library offers a wealth of information and entertainment. SD There is a section designated to books about our state's history. 1. _____ The Civil War had a monumental affect on our nation. _____ One famous battle was fought at Vicksburg, Mississippi. 2. _____ There are many steps involved in making homemade bread. _____ You must carefully measure the flour. 3. _____ We first breathe air in through our nose or mouth. _____ The respiratory system is responsible for providing our body with oxygen. 4. _____ Many people prefer to have a cat as a pet. _____ Having a pet of any type has been proven to reduce stress levels. 5. _____ Easter is a very important holiday for my family. _____ I love it when we color and decorate the eggs. 6. _____ Cindy likes to eat pizza for breakfast. _____ Pizza offers such a variety that it is perfect for any meal of the day. 7. _____ More than a thousand languages are spoken in Africa. _____ There are many amazing facts you may not know about Africa. 8. _____ The cheetah's body makes in an incredible predator. _____ Its long shoulder blades and large shoulder muscles provides long, rapid strides. 9. _____ Wild dogs and wolves have both similarities and differences. _____ Like wolves, wild dogs live in a pack led by a male and female breeding pair. 10. ____ Animals of all breads are capable of learning amazing tricks. ____ A cat in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sits and plays the piano.

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Paragraph Review Generally, the main idea of a paragraph is stated in the topic sentence. The topic sentence tells the topic of the paragraph and the general idea regarding the topic that is going to be discussed. A topic sentence should not contain supporting details. Directions: Choose the sentence from each pair that would make a good topic sentence. The other sentence would make a good supporting detail. Write TS for topic sentence and SD for supporting detail. Example: TS__ The library offers a wealth of information and entertainment. SD There is a section designated to books about our state's history. 1. TS The Civil War had a monumental affect on our nation. SD One famous battle was fought at Vicksburg, Mississippi. 2. TS There are many steps involved in making homemade bread. SD You must carefully measure the flour. 3. SD We first breathe air in through our nose or mouth. TS The respiratory system is responsible for providing our body with oxygen. 4. SD Many people prefer to have a cat as a pet. TS Having a pet of any type has been proven to reduce stress levels. 5. TS Easter is a very important holiday for my family. SD I love it when we color and decorate the eggs. 6. SD Cindy likes to eat pizza for breakfast. TS Pizza offers such a variety that it is perfect for any meal of the day. 7. SD More than a thousand languages are spoken in Africa. TS There are many amazing facts you may not know about Africa. 8. TS The cheetah's body makes in an incredible predator. SD Its long shoulder blades and large shoulder muscles provides long, rapid strides. 9. TS Wild dogs and wolves have both similarities and differences. SD Like wolves, wild dogs live in a pack led by a male and female breeding pair. 10. TS Animals of all breads are capable of learning amazing tricks. SD A cat in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sits and plays the piano.