How to Find the Topic Sentence in a Paragraph
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What is a topic sentence? It tells the reader the main idea of the paragraph. The other sentences support it with reasons, examples and details. To find it, ask yourself: What is this whole paragraph mostly about?
❌ Choose a number or an example✅ Choose the sentence that covers the whole paragraph
🎯 What it is
📍 Where to find it
🔍 Clues to follow
🪤 Common mistakes
🎓 Why it matters in IELTS
💡 IELTS tip: In Writing Task 2, start each body paragraph with a clear topic sentence, then add reasons and examples. In Reading, read the first sentence of each paragraph to skim the passage quickly, but always check the last sentence too.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Match.
Activity 1: Match the Meaning
Choose the correct meaning of each term.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two tips are good. One is not. Tap the bad tip.
Activity 4: Fix It
Each pair has one true statement and one false statement. Tap the true statement.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the missing word. The first letter is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.
Activity 6: Find the Topic Sentence
Read each short paragraph. Choose the sentence that gives the main idea.