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ENGL 15S, Section 401: Rhetoric and Comp (22511--HB---P-ENGL----15S-------401-) MA (2): Test of Writing Terms

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 Q 8. Which of the following best defines a topic sentence?  

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A.A sentence that condenses the essay’s central argument into one line
B.A sentence that presents the key focus of a paragraph while linking to the overall argument
C.A sentence that offers necessary background details before introducing the main point
D.A sentence that reinforces the main argument but only appears in the conclusion
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Let us examine what a topic sentence is typically defined as in paragraph structure. Option 1: 'A sentence that condenses the essay’s central argument into one line.' This is more characteristic of a thesis statement for an entire essay, not the topic sentence of a single paragraph, which should focus the paragraph rathe......Login to view full explanation

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