I'm taking my dog, who is very fluffy, for a walk soon.
I'm taking my dog for a walk soon.
100
Is the following a good topic sentence?
The Thoroughbred is commonly known as the fastest horse ever.
Yes
100
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
It introduces the idea of the paragraph to the reader.
200
My best friend owns a cat who has several odd markings on his face, and she can skip rope better than me.
My best friend owns a cat who has several odd markings on his face.
200
This topic sentence is too broad. Revise it.
I was lucky today.
I was lucky today because ...
200
How is unity achieved in a paragraph?
All sentences relate to the topic sentence.
300
A lack of art in an art museum is not good business, but there is good food.
A lack of art in an art museum is not good business, but there is good food.
300
This topic sentence is too broad. Revise it.
Sports can be dangerous.
(Any sport name) can be dangerous.
300
What should determine the length of a paragraph?
Long enough to develop a single idea without boring the reader.
400
Though I've never been out of the country, I have read many books about an adventurer who has traveled around the world and has collected many treasures.
I have read many books about an adventurer who has traveled around the world and has collected many treasures.
400
Which is a better topic sentence?
1. My dog is quite fluffy.
2. My dog won the pet show due to it's new haircut.
Answer 2
400
What is a Padded Sentence?
A sentence that has too much information.
500
I've been calling the same person non-stop, though he doesn't pick up because apparently he was out shopping with his friends for jeans.
I've been calling the same person non-stop, though he doesn't pick up.
500
Is the following a good topic sentence?
Thoroughbreds are fast.
No
500
What two tasks does the topic sentence perform?
1. It makes a general statement about what is to follow.
2. It controls and limits what is to be discussed in the remainder of the paragraph.