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Topic Sentences and Elaborations PDF June 22 2009 8 29 PM 46k PDF
Topic Sentences and Elaborations PDF June 22 2009 8 29 PM 46k PDF
Topic sentence: Consumers are people who buy or use any product.
Passage A:
Consumers are people who buy or use any product. They buy food and other things
Passage B:
Who are consumers? Consumers are people who buy or use any product. This means you
and I are consumers. We buy food, clothing, books and other things. Consumerism is a term
which means that consumers are actively involved in making sure that they receive good
products and at reasonable prices.
Practice 1
Identify the topic sentences in each paragraph. Write TS1 next to the topic sentence. Decide
the order of the supporting/additional sentences and number them 2, 3, 4 and so on.
1. _______In addition, he planted durians, guava and other fruits on a vacant land
next to his house.
_______ He knew that he could sell the fruits and thus earn money.
_______ To set an example, he grew vegetables such as sawi and kangkong in his
backyard.
_______ This meant that his family became self-sufficient in vegetables and did not
_______ The villagers agree that Silas is blessed through his kindness to this child.
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Practice 2: Write a topic sentence for each paragraph. Use the notes given to help you.
1. (types- handicrafts)
There are..............
One of the most popular handicrafts with tourists is batik. It is either hand-painted or
printed and is made using dye and wax.
2. (Sarawak Cultural village-tourist attraction)
The ..............
Visitors can visit Bidayuh, Iban and Orang Ulu longhouses, a Penan jungle hut,
Melanau tall house and a Chinese farm house. Natives dressed in traditional
costumes show the way of life of their respective ethnic groups.
3. (eat-moderately)
....................
Don’t eat until you are full: stop before you feel full. Eat slowly, enjoy each mouthful
and every bite.
4. (Reading)
.................
Many do not have a love for reading. They are either too busy making money or are
unable to appreciate books because they are weak in language. Some are not simply
interested as they prefer to spend time at shopping complexes or in other activities.
People simply do not realise the importance of reading. Thus, there are many people
today who do know very little besides what they are trained for.