1. Providing Support to Your Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Providing Support to Your Topic Sentence

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Supporting Sentences
Every paragraph has sentences that relate to and explain the main idea in the topic sentence. These sentences are called supporting sentences.
You can support your topic sentence by adding details such as:
- facts - examples - definitions
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3. Canada is a popular destination for many people all over the world.
Supporting Sentences
Topic Sentence
Canada is a popular destination for many people all over the world.
First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All
Canadians have access to medical services at a
reasonable price.
Second, Canada has a high standard of education.
Students are taught by well-trained teachers.
Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently
managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of
space for people to live.

4. Second, take some time to think about the questions before you answer.
Supporting Sentences
An interview is an opportunity for employers to get to know you better, so it is important that you answer each question as completely as possible.
First, you should ask your interviewers to repeat questions if you don’t understand them.
Second, take some time to think about the questions before you answer.
Third, a notebook to write down key words in interview questions is sometimes helpful.

5. ___ I have a large collection of world music recordings.
1. For each set of sentences, write TS for topic sentence and SS for supporting sentence
___ I have a large collection of world music recordings.
___ My friends and I exchange CD’s about famous international artists.
___ One of my hobbies is listening to international music.
___ I like watching concerts by musicians from different countries.

6. ___ Mosquitos are interesting insects.
2. For each set of sentences, write TS for topic sentence and SS for supporting sentence
___ Mosquitos are interesting insects.
___ Mosquitos will fly for several kilometers to find food.
___ Only the female mosquito bites.
___ Mosquitos are attracted to heat.

7. ___ My new apartment has a big closet.
3. For each set of sentences, write TS for topic sentence and SS for supporting sentence
___ My new apartment has a big closet.
___ My new apartment is perfect for my roommate and me.
___ My new apartment is close to university and shops.
___ My new apartment is not too expensive for students.

8. Identify the irrelevant supporting sentence:
The tornado had left a terrible sight. The force of the tornado had completely destroyed all major buildings in the downtown area. Uprooted trees blocked the streets. Pieces of glass were scattered everywhere. Tornadoes don't last very long. They are short-lived, though powerful. The results of the damaging storm could be seen for miles.

9. Identify the irrelevant supporting sentence:
The tornado had left a terrible sight. The force of the tornado had completely destroyed all major buildings in the downtown area. Uprooted trees blocked the streets. Pieces of glass were scattered everywhere. Tornadoes don't last very long. They are short-lived, though powerful. The results of the damaging storm could be seen for miles.

10. Provide supporting sentences to the following topic sentence
Foreign language learners can generally improve their language skills by doing these three essential steps.  
Step 1. _______________________________________________
Example 1.1 ____________________________________________
Step 2. _______________________________________________
Example 2.1 ___________________________________________
Step 3. ________________________________________________
Example 3.1 ____________________________________________

11. Our lifestyles are different from our grandparents' lifestyles.
Provide supporting sentences to the following topic sentence
Our lifestyles are different from our grandparents' lifestyles.
1. ____________________________________________________
Example 1.1 ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________
Example 2.1 ___________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________
Example 3.1 ____________________________________________

12. Complete the following paragraph providing reasons and examples:
Although many people like to live in the countryside, I prefer to live in big cities for three reasons. First, social life in big cities is active. For example, I can communicate with different people and from different cultures.___________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Third, living in big cities is very helpful and useful in finding jobs. In fact, there are a lot of job opportunities in the city and many companies require employees. To conclude, living in big cities is beneficial in having perfect social life, enjoying good facilities and finding good jobs.

13. Complete the following paragraph providing reasons and examples:
Although many people like to live in the countryside, I prefer to live in big cities for three reasons. First, social life in big cities is active. For example, I can communicate with different people and from different cultures. Second, big cities have a lot of facilities which make life easier. For instance, you can easily find hospitals, universities and schools within a walking distance. In addition, there are a lot of entertainment areas and cultural centres where you can spend your free time. Third, living in big cities is very helpful and useful especially in finding jobs because there are a lot of companies that require employees. To conclude, living in big cities is beneficial in having perfect social life, enjoying good facilities and finding good jobs.