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Which of the following sentences best serves as a topic sentence for a paragraph about healthy eating?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 5 · English · Writing Skills - Paragraph Writing
  1. The sun is bright today.
  2. Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
  3. I love chocolate cake.
  4. Books are good for the mind.
Answer
Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.

The correct answer is Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health. — Select the sentence that meets all these criteria.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the main idea of the paragraph – healthy eating.
  2. Choose a sentence that introduces this idea clearly.
  3. Ensure the sentence does not contain specific details or examples.
  4. Check that the sentence is concise and direct.
  5. Select the sentence that meets all these criteria.
Common mistake: Choosing a descriptive or anecdotal sentence instead of a clear topic sentence

Concept tested: Topic sentence

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