introduces a paragraph by presenting one topic that will be the focus of that paragraph. The structure of a paragraph should imitate the organization of a paper. 1. What is a topic sentence? A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph. 2. What is the purpose of a topic sentence? To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 3. How do you write a topic sentence? By starting with a general statement and narrowing it down to a more specific statement. 4. What are the characteristics of a good topic sentence A good topic sentence is clear and concise. A good topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph. A good topic sentence is well- organized. 5. What is a major mistake people make when writing a topic sentence? Introducing a minor point instead of the main point. 6. How can you make sure your topic sentence is effective? By making sure it is interesting and engaging. 7. How can you ensure that your topic sentence is relevant to the rest of your paper? By making sure that your topic sentence is clear and concise By ensuring that your topic sentence is well-supported by the rest of your paper By making sure that your topic sentence reflects the main idea of your paper
Korean Conversations and Debating: A Language Guide for Self-Study or Classroom Use--Learn to Talk About Current Topics in Korean (With Companion Online Audio)