In a critical essay, what is the purpose of a topic sentence at the start of a paragraph?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. To state the main point of the paragraph
- Step 1: A paragraph has one main point. Step 2. The topic sentence states it. Answer: to state the main point. Why not the others: these are not its role.
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