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What Is A Topic Sentence

The topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that introduces the main idea or controlling idea of what the paragraph will be about. It helps the reader understand what to expect from the paragraph. A good topic sentence summarizes the main point in a sentence containing a topic and controlling idea. The example paragraph uses an effective topic sentence stating the three main reasons Canada is one of the best countries in the world by having an excellent healthcare system, high education standards, and clean, efficiently managed cities.

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What Is A Topic Sentence

The topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that introduces the main idea or controlling idea of what the paragraph will be about. It helps the reader understand what to expect from the paragraph. A good topic sentence summarizes the main point in a sentence containing a topic and controlling idea. The example paragraph uses an effective topic sentence stating the three main reasons Canada is one of the best countries in the world by having an excellent healthcare system, high education standards, and clean, efficiently managed cities.

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What is a topic sentence?

The topic sentence is the first


sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do?

It introduces the main idea of the


paragraph. In this sense, it helps
your reader to know what to expect
and, therefore, to understand your
ideas better.
How do I write one?
• Summarize the main idea of your
paragraph. Indicate the reader
what your paragraph will be about.
• It should contain a topic and a
controlling idea
People can avoid burglaries by
taking certain precautions.
EXAMPLE

There are three main reasons why Canada is one of


the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an
excellent health care system. All Canadians have
access to medical services at a reasonable price.
Second, Canada has a high standard of education.
Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are
encouraged to continue studying at university.
Finally, Canada’s cities are clean and efficiently
manage. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of
space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a
desirable place to live.

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