I am woorking on supporting details or is this topic sentence. I am answering these the way I think they are but will someone please double check for me, I just want to be sure I am understanding this right.
Finally, he began throwing a tennis ball for his dog, who barked loudly in appreciation. (I believe this is a supportting detail)
Then he put on a CD by a group called the Funk Brigade and turned the volume up. (I believe this is a supportting detail)
First, he turned on the television to provide background noise.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
It was too quiet in the room, so Marcus decided to make some noise.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
In the second book, Harry meets Dobby, a house-elf who nearly kills Harry in an effort to help him.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter books follow the adventures of a young wizard as he learns his craft.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
In the first book, Harry, who has always felt like the odd one out, finds out that he is a wizard and begins to discover his powers.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
The third book introduces Harry to a mysterious character names Sirius Black and to the soul-sucking guardians of Azkaban Prison.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
Being late is a harmful habit to acquire.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
People who are late to classes or meetings often miss important information.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
People who arrive late for appointments or meetings often anger those who have to wait.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
Although the impression may be inaccurate, people who are late are often perceived as rude or selfish.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
Tires that are not properly inflated can pose a danger to both driver and passengers.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
Windshield wipers that are excessively worn can pose a danger in rainy weather.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
Bald tires, worn tires, and tread that are unevenly worn can cause a car to lose traction on the road.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
Failure to take care of small details of car maintenance can make driving dangerous.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
The close companionship that arises between the adopted animal and its owner can benefit both animal and human.
(I believe this is a topic sentence)
Shelter animals are euthanized if they are not adopted, so adopting a pet from the pound saves a life.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
Adopting a pet from the animal shelter can benefit both animal and owner.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
Pound puppies and kittens are usually spayed or neutered before adoption, saving the owner veterinary fees.
(I believe this is a supportting detail)
Please number these. I cannot refer to individual ones as posted.
I am woorking on supporting details or is this topic sentence. I am answering these the way I think they are but will someone please double check for me, I just want to be sure I am understanding this right.
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Finally, he began throwing a tennis ball for his dog, who barked loudly in appreciation. (I believe this is a supportting detail)
2.
Then he put on a CD by a group called the Funk Brigade and turned the volume up. (I believe this is a supportting detail)
3. First, he turned on the television to provide background noise.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
4.
It was too quiet in the room, so Marcus decided to make some noise.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
5.
In the second book, Harry meets Dobby, a house-elf who nearly kills Harry in an effort to help him.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
6
J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter books follow the adventures of a young wizard as he learns his craft.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
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In the first book, Harry, who has always felt like the odd one out, finds out that he is a wizard and begins to discover his powers.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
8.
The third book introduces Harry to a mysterious character names Sirius Black and to the soul-sucking guardians of Azkaban Prison.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
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The third book introduces Harry to a mysterious character names Sirius Black and to the soul-sucking guardians of Azkaban Prison.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
10.
Being late is a harmful habit to acquire.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
11.
People who are late to classes or meetings often miss important information.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
12.
People who arrive late for appointments or meetings often anger those who have to wait.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
13.
Although the impression may be inaccurate, people who are late are often perceived as rude or selfish.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
14.
Tires that are not properly inflated can pose a danger to both driver and passengers.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
15.
Windshield wipers that are excessively worn can pose a danger in rainy weather.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
16.
Bald tires, worn tires, and tread that are unevenly worn can cause a car to lose traction on the road.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
17.
Failure to take care of small details of car maintenance can make driving dangerous.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
18.
The close companionship that arises between the adopted animal and its owner can benefit both animal and human.
(I believe this is a topic sentence)
19.
Shelter animals are euthanized if they are not adopted, so adopting a pet from the pound saves a life.(I believe this is a topic sentence)
20.
Adopting a pet from the animal shelter can benefit both animal and owner.(I believe this is a supportting detail)
21.
Pound puppies and kittens are usually spayed or neutered before adoption, saving the owner veterinary fees.
(I believe this is a supportting detail)
I agree with you an all except 7, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20. And if 14-17 are meant to go together in one paragraph, then they're OK. But if not, then you'll need to rethink them.
Thank you for taking the time to go over these. I reposted these but that was only because I was not sure if I did this right the first time.
You're very welcome. :)
In questions 5 through 9 are about harry potter books, are these all topic sentences then/ I thought they would be supportting except the one with the authors name and what the chapters are about? Is this correct or not? I may have posted my question incorrectly.
Writeacher,
In questions 5 through 9 are about harry potter books, are these all topic sentences then/ I thought they would be supportting except the one with the authors name and what the chapters are about? Is this correct or not? I may have posted my question incorrectly.
I think you have 5-9 correct if they're intended to be parts of one paragraph, yes.
WOOHOO thank you
You're welcome!!
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