5.Test on Reading Skill: Topic Sentence

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TOPIC SENTENCE: A sentence that introduces or defines the topic of a paragraph. This is frequently the first sentence in a paragraph—but not always.

Topic Sentence

you learned what a main idea is. Often, writers express their main idea in a clearly defined sentence known as a topic sentence. Topic sentences are usually found at the beginning of a paragraph in order to immediately establish the main idea. But this is not always the case—topic sentences can be found anywhere in a paragraph, and sometimes, the author chooses not to use one at all. Still, looking for the topic sentence is a good skill to have when ferreting out the meaning of a reading passage.

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Choose the topic sentence

For the following three questions, choose the topic sentence that best fits the paragraph.

1. The term spices is a pleasant one, whether it connotes fine French cuisine or a down-home, cinnamon-flavored apple pie.____________. In the past, individuals traveled the world seeking exotic spices for profit and, in searching, have changed the course of history. Indeed, to gain control of lands harboring new spices,nations have actually gone to war.

5 points

The taste and aroma of spices are the main elements that make food such a source of fascination and pleasure

The term might equally bring to mind Indian curry made thousands of miles away and those delicious barbecued ribs sold on the corner

It is exciting to find a good cookbook and experiment with spices from other lands- indeed, it is one way to travel around the globe!

The history of spices, however, is another matter altogether, and at times, it can be filled with danger and intrigue.

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2. It weighs less than three pounds and is hardly more interesting to look at than an overly ripe cauliflower. ___________________________. It has created poetry and music, planned and executed horrific wars,and devised intricate scientific theories. It thinks and dreams, plots and schemes, and easily holds more information than all the libraries on Earth.

5 points

The human brain is made of gelatinous matter and contains no nerve endings.

The science of neurology has found a way to map the most important areas of the human brain.

Nevertheless, the human brain is the most mysterious and complex object on Earth.

However, scientists say that each person uses only 10% of his or her brain over the course of a lifetime!

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3. ___________________. It rained in April; it rained in May. It rained in the mornings; it rained in the afternoons. It poured, it drizzled, it showered, it misted—but always it rained. But the good news is we won’t have a drought this summer.

5 points

The rain makes me gloomy.

This spring was the rainiest on record.

Rain is nice, but I prefer sunshine.

Scientists know very little about the global climate.

Clear selection

Choosing the sentence that best develops

For the following questions, a topic sentence is given. Try choosing the sentence that best develops or supports it.

4. A fireplace should be lined with special fire bricks to prevent heat transfer.

5 points

Normal bricks are not dense enough to withstand excessive heat.

Fire codes also require a smoke alarm in every room.

Good up-drafts can make a pleasant fire, however.

Modern houses don’t use as much lumber as older homes did.

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5. Cosmetic plastic surgery is one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. medicine.

5 points

Cosmetic plastic surgery can have dangerous side effects, some of which can be fatal.

Americans are eager to make their bodies as perfect as possible and to minimize the visible signs of aging.

The price of cosmetic plastic surgery is also on the rise.

This increase in cosmetic plastic surgery says something quite disturbing about our culture.

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6. If a car suddenly begins to skid on ice, a driver’s instinctive reaction might be the wrong one.

5 points

Skids can be a terrifying experience.

Cars can be very unpredictable on ice.

Many people instinctively turn the wheel in the wrong direction, making the skid worse.

New tires can help reduce the risk of skidding on ice.

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7. Most common weed killers work by poisoning the root of the plant.

5 points

Weed killer can be dangerous to pets.

Some weeds can grow even during drought.

When using weed killer, always wear gloves.

The poison is absorbed by the leaves and carried down to the roots

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8. A cat’s whiskers are among the most perfect organs of touch.

5 points

The hairs themselves are very sensitive.

Whiskers are generally white in color.

Touch is very important to a cat.

Dogs have very sensitive noses.

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9. French explorers probably taught the Inuit Eskimos how to play dominoes.

5 points

It was known in 181 a.d. in China.

Also, it was played during the eighteenth century in Italy.

The game of dominoes has been popular for centuries.

From Italy, it was then introduced to the rest of the world.

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10. People are now living longer than ever before for many different reasons.

5 points

Some people in the Soviet Union’s Caucasus Mountains live to be over 100 years of age.

No one seems to understand this phenomenon.

Advances in medical science have done wonders for longevity.

The people in this region do not seem to gain anything from medical science.

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