Which of the following is the purpose of creating an outline while writing a paragraph?

Which of the following is the purpose of creating an outline while writing a paragraph?

To finalize information

An outline is used to organize information, but that information can change during the writing process.

To organize information

An outline can help a writer organize information by allowing them to arrange related ideas under various headings and subheadings.

To list all the citations

Citations are provided only when a writer does research on a selected topic and cites from the researched sources.

To highlight the purpose of the writing

MY ANSWER

Writing an outline involves developing details rather than mere highlights.

topic sentences rule and quiz

 

Question: 23 of 33

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Which of the following sentences from a paragraph works best as the topic sentence?

Grandma knows each wrestler's name and biography.

No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.

Grandma can name the signature move of every wrestler.

Every Friday night, Grandma can be found in her easy chair watching wrestling.

Question: 23 of 33

INCORRECT

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Which of the following sentences from a paragraph works best as the topic sentence?

Grandma knows each wrestler's name and biography.

This option is a supporting detail. Therefore, it would not be an acceptable topic sentence.

No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.

This option is correct because the sentence introduces the topic.

Grandma can name the signature move of every wrestler.

This option is a supporting detail. Therefore, it would not be an acceptable topic sentence.

Every Friday night, Grandma can be found in her easy chair watching wrestling.

MY ANSWER

This option is a supporting detail. Therefore, it would not be an acceptable topic sentence.

 

✅ “No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.”

Here’s why, in simple terms:

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What a topic sentence does

A topic sentence:

• Introduces the main idea of the paragraph

• Is general, not specific

• Sets up what the supporting details will explain

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Why this sentence works best

👉 “No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.”

• It clearly introduces the main idea: Grandma is a huge wrestling fan

• The other sentences can support this idea by giving examples

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Why the others are NOT topic sentences

• Grandma knows each wrestler's name and biography.
  → too specific (supporting detail)

• Grandma can name the signature move of every wrestler.
  → supporting detail

• Every Friday night, Grandma can be found in her easy chair watching wrestling.
  → supporting detail (time/place detail)

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Quick TEAS Tip 🧠

If a sentence can be proved by the others, it’s probably the topic sentence.

If you want, I can give you a 1-minute trick to spot topic sentences fast.