Topic Sentence
Where would you find the topic sentence of a paragraph?
The first sentence
Where would you find the concluding sentence of a paragraph?
The last sentence
How many days are there in a year?
365
Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer space solar winds. There are blue, pink, and purple swirls, spinning and twisting, like clouds of balloons caught in a whirlwind. The sun moves slowly to hide behind the line of horizon, while the moon races to take its place in prominence atop the night sky. There is a coolness, a calmness, when the sun does set.
"Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer space solar winds."
Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both are bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water. The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms of life. These are some of the similarities and differences of oceans and lakes.
"These are some of the similarities and differences of oceans and lakes."
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Introducing the reader to the main point of the paragraph.
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
Repeating the main point of the paragraph and bringing the paragraph to a close.
What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France.