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Writing TopicSentencesPractice

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Writing Topic Sentences PRACTICE

Directions: Write a topic sentence for each of the following questions.

1. It has been said that “It’s raining cats and dogs.” What does this phrase mean?

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2. Almost everyone loves animals as pets. If you could have any pet at all, which pet wouldyou choose?

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3. Many people eat sandwiches at lunchtime. What is your favorite sandwich?

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4. Eating dinner can be a social occasion. Who would you eat dinner with if you couldchoose any person in the world?

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5. The library had a summer reading program. Explain why you liked (or did not like) thisprogram.

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Writing Topic Sentences PRACTICE - ANSWERS

Directions: Write a topic sentence for each of the following questions.

1. It has been said that “It’s raining cats and dogs.” What does this phrase mean?

___The phrase “It’s raining cats and dogs” means that it is raining very hard.______

2. Almost everyone loves animals as pets. If you could have any pet at all, which pet wouldyou choose?

___If I could choose to have any pet, I would choose a beagle puppy.____________________

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3. Many people eat sandwiches at lunchtime. What is your favorite sandwich?

____My favorite sandwich is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.________________________

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4. Eating dinner can be a social occasion. Who would you eat dinner with if you couldchoose any person in the world?

____If I could choose to eat dinner with any person in the world, I would choose WaltDisney._________________________________________________________

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5. The library had a summer reading program. Explain why you liked (or did not like) thisprogram.

___I enjoyed the library’s summer reading program for many reasons.__________________

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