Topic Sentence
Where is a topic sentence commonly placed in an academic body paragraph?
At the beginning
What is the purpose of evidences?
To support and develop the paragraph’s main idea and reasons.
What does elaboration do in a body paragraph?
It explains the meaning and significance of the supporting evidence.
What does unity mean in an academic body paragraph?
All sentences contribute to one central idea.
How many continents are there?
7, duh
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph (assigned controlling idea).
Which is stronger evidence for an academic claim: a credible research study or a personal opinion?
credible research study
What is the difference between evidence and elaboration?
Evidence provides support; elaboration explains how that evidence strengthens the reason and controlling idea.
What are conjunctive adverbs used for?
To show relationships between ideas and improve the flow of writing (better transitions)
Who is the hollow knight?
the hollow knight
Identify the topic sentence: “Regular exercise improves students’ well-being. It can reduce stress and improve sleep quality.”
“Regular exercise improves students’ well-being.”
Name two types of supporting evidence used in academic writing.
Statistics, researcher's opinion.
Why is presenting a quotation without explaining it a weakness?
Readers may not understand how the quotation supports the paragraph’s argument.
Identify the problem: “Exercise improves physical health. Many students enjoy watching films. Regular activity also supports cardiovascular health.”
The sentence about watching films is irrelevant and weakens unity.
Name three Christopher Nolan movies? (WITHOUT THE BATMAN TRILOGY)
The odyssey, interstellar , inception...etc
Why is “Technology is interesting and beneficial” a weak topic sentence for an academic paragraph?
Because the controlling idea is missing (how is technology interesting and beneficial?).
How to avoid plagiarism (I WANT THE TERM) (time sensitive question cuz i want to)
CITATION
Complete the explanation: “Students who receive sufficient sleep may concentrate better in class. This suggests that…”
“Adequate sleep can help students engage with lessons and process information more effectively.”
simple, compound, or complex sentences?
ALL
What is the most sold book (aside from religious books)
A Tale of two cities by Charles Dickens
Write a specific topic sentence arguing that university students should develop time-management skills.
Developing effective time-management skills helps university students balance academic responsibilities/ reduce stress...etc.
Choose the best academic source: a speech by a celebrity, a news article, a masters thesis.
Masters thesis
Explain how elaboration connects supporting evidence to a topic sentence.
Elaboration interprets the evidence and demonstrates why it supports the paragraph’s central claim.
Explain the difference between unity and coherence.
Unity means the paragraph focuses on one main idea; coherence means its ideas are logically connected and easy to follow.
What color is a polar bear's skin?
Black (the fur is actually transparent, not white)