Show:
Proper or Improper?
Correct That Sentence
Rules Rules Rules
Create Your Own
Break It Down
100
There are many reasons why adopting a cat can be benificial.
Proper!
100
Football is a great sport.
(Teacher Graded)
100
True or False: A topic sentence only appears at the beginning of the paragraph.
False. Beginning, End, Both.
100
Minimum Wage
(Teacher Graded)
100
Break it down: Walking daily can change your life in many ways.
Topic: Walking Daily Controlling Idea: Many ways of a changed life
200
For several people, school can be a break from a hectic home-life.
Proper!
200
The movie theatres offer new films every month.
(Teacher graded)
200
True or False: Every pararaph must contain a topic sentence to be effective.
True
200
Vegetarianism
(teacher graded)
200
Break it Down: There are several benefits to owning a house.
Topic: House Ownership Controlling idea: Benefits
300
In this essay, I will discuss the many reasons for obtaining a master's degree.
Improper!
300
This essay will discuss the use of social media amongst our youth.
(teacher graded)
300
True or False: Within an academic essay, the topic sentences must connect clearly to one of the main points stated in the Thesis Statement.
True
300
In School Suspension
(teacher graded)
300
Too much studying can result in severe social consequences.
Topic: Studying Controlling Idea: Social Consequences
400
Freshman year is the first year of the 4-year high school process.
Improper!
400
Mrs.Cork's class is so stressful.
(Teacher graded)
400
Finish the sentence: "All sentences followig the topic sentence should..."
-give more information about that sentence -prove it by offering facts about it -describe it in more detail
400
High School Relationships
(teacher graded)
400
Uniforms can boost self confidence in many ways.
Topic: Uniforms Controlling Idea: Increased self confidence
500
This paragraph explains why mainaining a healthy diet can increase the quality of life in several ways.
Improper!
500
How I learned to be a better student.
(teacher Graded)
500
What are the two main components of a topic sentence?
Topic, Controlling Idea.
500
Smart Phones
(Teacher graded)
500
Music acts as a mental outlet for diverse groups of people.
Topic: Music Controlling Idea: Diverse groups