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This post includes a complete detail of English paragraph writing along with a description of different parts of a paragraph such as topic sentence, and transition sentence.
Let’s have a look at English Paragraph Writing:
Table of Contents
This blog contains the following:
- Topic Sentence
- What is a Topic Sentence?
- Topic Sentence Examples
- Transition Sentences
Topic Sentence:
Every topic sentence has two parts:
1-     A topic (what the paragraph is about)
2-     A controlling idea (the direction the paragraph will take).
Take a look at these topic sentence examples in which the topic is bold and the controlling idea is in italics.
Cats are very good pets for several reasons.
Our school’s dress code policy has many negative consequences for girls.
The world population is strongly impacted by a lack of access to water.
The topic tells your audience what the paragraph will be about and connects to the thesis. The controlling idea tells them how you will explain it in this particular paragraph.
Examples of Topic Sentences:
Now that you know the main parts of a topic sentence, take a look at how they look in different subjects. Note that each example includes both a topic and a controlling idea.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons why pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world.
The topic is “pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world” and the controlling idea is “many reasons.”
Topic Sentence: To be an effective CEO requires certain characteristics.
The topic is “To be an effective CEO” and the controlling idea is “certain characteristics.”
Topic Sentence: There are many possible contributing factors to global warming.
The topic is “global warming” and the controlling idea is “contributing factors.”
Topic Sentence: Fortune hunters encounter many difficulties when exploring a shipwreck.
The topic is “exploring a shipwreck” and the controlling idea is “many difficulties.”
Topic Sentence: Dogs make wonderful pets because they help you to live longer.
The topic is “dogs make wonderful pets” and the controlling idea is “because they help you to live longer.”
Topic Sentence: Crime in poverty-stricken areas occurs as a result of systemic discrimination.
The topic is “crime in poverty-stricken areas” and the controlling idea is “systemic discrimination.”
Examples of Topic Sentences as Transitions
Skillful writers use topic sentences to both introduce their paragraph and to transfer from the previous paragraph. Topic sentences as transitions help the essay feel smoother and more cohesive to the reader.
Examples of topic sentences as transitions include:
Another way to reduce crime rates is improved education.
In addition to needing the correct tools, cooking requires a number of different skills.
While purchasing real estate can be a good investment, it is important to be ready before buying a house.
Likewise, graduating from high school is important for many different reasons.
Even though having a baby can be a joyful event, having a first child is difficult because of the significant adjustments in your life.
Because there are so many options out there, remodeling a kitchen requires research and a good eye.
Final Words
This article discusses the introduction of the topic sentence used in the paragraph. For the video lecture, check the following link:
