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    n.NounA sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph or passage.
    The topic sentence of this paragraph clearly states the main point.

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    9 Band 9 Verbs for IELTS Writing Task - (2018)

    18:359 Band 9 Verbs for IELTS Writing Task - (2018)
    • this is why this sentence we couldn't use it as the topic sentence to introduce the

      this is why this sentence we couldn't use it as the topic sentence to introduce the

    • and this is why this sentence, we couldn't use it as the topic sentence to introduce the body paragraph or to start the body paragraph.

      and this is why this sentence, we couldn't use it as the topic sentence to introduce the body paragraph or to start the body paragraph.

    B1

    5 Tips to Get Band 7 in the IELTS Writing Exam - IELTS Writing Lesson

    21:215 Tips to Get Band 7 in the IELTS Writing Exam - IELTS Writing Lesson
    • Secondly, make sure your paragraph starts with a clear topic sentence.

      Secondly, make sure your paragraph starts with a clear topic sentence.

    • Your topic sentence should be relatively short and simple.

      Your topic sentence should be relatively short and simple.

    A2

    IELTS – 3 Reading Strategies

    16:51IELTS – 3 Reading Strategies
    • by itself. How do you do this? You go to the paragraph, you read the topic sentence. The

      by itself. How do you do this? You go to the paragraph, you read the topic sentence. The

    • topic sentence will always be the first or second sentence. It will give you a general

      topic sentence will always be the first or second sentence. It will give you a general

    A2

    How to succeed on IELTS Reading

    11:14How to succeed on IELTS Reading
    • lot of questions in the IELTS -- the reading module -- where if you know what a topic sentence

      lot of questions in the IELTS -- the reading module -- where if you know what a topic sentence

    • is, it can help you find things a lot quicker, a lot easier. So what is the topic sentence?

      is, it can help you find things a lot quicker, a lot easier. So what is the topic sentence?

    A2

    Research-based! How to improve English listening proficiency?

    05:07Research-based! How to improve English listening proficiency?
    • We all know that the first sentence in a paragraph is the topic sentence,

      We all know that the first sentence in a paragraph is the topic sentence,

    • and the topic sentence shows the central idea of the whole paragraph.

      and the topic sentence shows the central idea of the whole paragraph.

    A2

    How to Organize Your Essay (The Machine)

    10:49How to Organize Your Essay (The Machine)
    • Yes, these two things are different, a thesis is an opinion while a topic sentence is factual;

      Yes, these two things are different, a thesis is an opinion while a topic sentence is factual;

    • On the other hand, an explanatory essay, sometimes called expository or informative, uses a topic sentence.

      On the other hand, an explanatory essay, sometimes called expository or informative, uses a topic sentence.

    B1

    How to Describe a Line Graph IELTS Academic Task 1

    25:01How to Describe a Line Graph IELTS Academic Task 1
    • Unlike your IELTS Task 2 essay, you do not need a topic sentence in the introduction.

      Unlike your IELTS Task 2 essay, you do not need a topic sentence in the introduction.

    • 4. Unlike your IELTS Task 2 essay, you do not need a topic sentence in the introduction.

      4. Unlike your IELTS Task 2 essay, you do not need a topic sentence in the introduction.

    B1

    TOEIC Writing Tips: Writing an Opinion Essay

    09:30TOEIC Writing Tips: Writing an Opinion Essay
    • Start with the first sentence of each paragraph or the topic sentence.

      Start with the first sentence of each paragraph or the topic sentence.

    B1