Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
Outline 1.elements of writing a topic sentence; 2.common errors in writing a topic sentence; 3.position of a topic sentence
Outline ß 1. elements of writing a topic sentence; ß 2. common errors in writing a topic sentence; ß 3. position of a topic sentence
Elements of Writing a Topic Sentence Three important points to remember: 1)It is a complete sentence; 2)It contains both a topic and a controlling idea; 3)It gives only the main idea
Elements of Writing a Topic Sentence ß Three important points to remember: ß 1) It is a complete sentence; ß 2) It contains both a topic and a controlling idea; ß 3) It gives only the main idea
Take a look at the following sentences,and decide which one is a good topic sentence. 1) Registering for college classes can be a frustrating experience for new students. 2) Driving on freeways requires still alertness. 3) The slang expression "so long"(meaning goodbye)is probably a corruption(误用) of the Arabic"salaam(问安)
Take a look at the following sentences, and decide which one is a good topic sentence. 1) Registering for college classes can be a frustrating experience for new students. 2) Driving on freeways requires still alertness. 3) The slang expression “so long” (meaning goodbye) is probably a corruption（误用） of the Arabic “salaam(问安)
Consider another example: Progress has been made in fighting against cancer
ß Consider another example: Progress has been made in fighting against cancer