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Which best describes a topic sentence?

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an illustrating sentence✔ a sentence that restates or expandsa topic sentence

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✔ an illustrating sentencea sentence that restates or expandsa topic sentence

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Which would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph about how to train a dog?

A
This paragraph is about how to train dogs.
B
Do you have a pet dog and a desire to train it?
C
Training a dog requires patience and determination.
D
Although people have all kinds of pets, dogs are the easiest to train.
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Which sentence states the main idea of the paragraph?

A
the topic sentence, which indicates that Coit Tower is both interesting and little known
B
the topic sentence, which indicates that Coit Tower was built on a hill
C
the supporting sentence that states that the tower was built as a memorial to Lillie Hitchcock Coit
D
the supporting sentence that states that many murals were painted on the tower’s walls
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Identify how each of these sentences functions in the example paragraph. “Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most interesting and best kept secrets.” “Since its completion in 1933, this tower on a hill has stood out from the San Francisco skyline.” “In 1934, during the Great Depression, the federal government’s Works Progress Administration paid artists to paint murals on the walls of the tower.”

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Selection 1:a topic sentence
Selection 2:a sentence that restates or expands
Selection 3:an illustrating sentence
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Which sentence should Maria use to restate or expand on her topic?

A
Guides protect the park and make sure that the land and animals remain safe.
B
I want to be a guide in the park so that I can be just like the guide we met.
C
Everyone who visits the park falls in love with it.
D
There are many natural geysers and beautiful forests in the park.
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Which sentence would be best to include for support?

A
My garden is a nice place to sit and read.
B
I would like to tell you about my garden, which I have been tending for three years.
C
In exchange for that time, I get fresh vegetables that taste far better than any I could buy at the store.
D
Growing vegetables is especially hard because they have to be protected from pests, including worms, rabbits, and deer.
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Which would be the best concluding sentence?

A
Joe’s wife, Emma, has decorated the restaurant with great care.
B
A mural on the wall shows Joe making his tomato sauce at the Pizza Place.
C
Joe also keeps a close eye on the servers and makes sure customers are happy.
D
Anyone who enjoys great food should plan a visit to Joe’s Pizza Place.
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Which would be the best concluding sentence?

A
However, Gabe also earns money loading groceries at the supermarket.
B
Finally, Gabe painted the tree that his dad had planted when they moved into the house.
C
In addition, Gabe does well in school.
D
On the other hand, Gabe forgot to include a painting of his favorite dog.

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