Each of the paragraphs below contains three underlined sentences. Read each paragraph and then click on the sentence (or sentences) that you think is the topic sentence of that paragraph. Carpeting ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. A paragraph is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic. This handout breaks the paragraph down into its ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. A paragraph is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic. This handout breaks the research paragraph down into ...

The following topic sentences have controlling ideas. Click on the underlined segment of the topic sentence that contains the controlling idea.

Writing a strong topic sentence that establishes the subject of the paragraph Using "echo words" -- i.e., consistent terms for the concepts throughout Applying transitions to link sentences logically ...

technical level — the kind of thing you’d study in a graduate course on the structure of English — it is filled with persuasive observations and advice. Here’s a paragraph about short sentences: Ideas ...

Jeff: Oooh and yip, I think the crowd have lost interest Janine. Janine: Classic mistake here Jeff. He’s not used paragraphs. Jeff: Why don’t you break it down for the viewers at home Janine. Janine: ...