In essay structure, what is the purpose of a "topic sentence"?

A To end the paragraph

B To state the main point of that paragraph

C To provide evidence

D To transition to the next paragraph

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A topic sentence states the main idea or point of its paragraph, similar to a mini-thesis for that section.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In essay structure, what is the purpose of a "topic sentence"?" is Option B: To state the main point of that paragraph.

The other options — A) To end the paragraph, C) To provide evidence, D) To transition to the next paragraph — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A topic sentence states the main idea or point of its paragraph, similar to a mini-thesis for that section.

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In essay structure, what is the purpose of a "topic sentence"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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