Question

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?(1 point)

Responses

to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph

to express the central idea of a paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph

to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph

to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

to express the central idea of a paragraph

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph is to express the central idea of the paragraph.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph is to express the central idea of the paragraph. It is typically the first sentence of the paragraph and serves as a preview or summary of the main point or theme that will be discussed. It helps to establish the focus and direction of the paragraph and provides a clear and concise statement of what the paragraph will be about. To identify the purpose of a topic sentence, you should look for a sentence that introduces the main idea or argument that will be explored in the paragraph.