What is a "topic sentence" in a paragraph?

A The last sentence

B The sentence that summarizes the main idea

C A sentence with the most adjectives

D The longest sentence in the paragraph

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A topic sentence, usually at the beginning, states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph develops or supports.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a "topic sentence" in a paragraph?" is Option B: The sentence that summarizes the main idea.

The other options — A) The last sentence, C) A sentence with the most adjectives, D) The longest sentence in the paragraph — are incorrect for this IELTS Exam Prep question. As explained above: A topic sentence, usually at the beginning, states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph develops or supports.

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What is a "topic sentence" in a paragraph?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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