Paragraph in your essay will express one main point in the topic sentence. The topic sentence has three important functions: (1) supports the thesis by dearly stating a main point in the discussion; (2) it announces what the paragraph will be about; and (3) it controls the subject
matter of the paragraph. The entire discussion-the examples, details, and explanations-in a particular paragraph must directly relate to and support
the topic sentence.
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Directions: Read each of the thesis statements, and select which are topic sentences that support the thesis.
Thesis. Although enrolling in online courses is increasing in popularity, it can never take the place of attending a bride-and-mortar
college,
which are topic sentences that support the thesis sentence? Check all that apply.
Going away to college gives students the opportunity to scover their passion
Only by attending a tradicional college can students participate in actities that build a sense of camaraderie
Students who go to college have far more opportunities to have meaningful, face-to-face interactions with their peers and instructors.