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INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the best topic sentence for each topic. 1. Topic: vacation destinations for families a. There are many different vacation destinations with activities that are fun for the whole family. b. You can find inexpensive family restaurants by talking with the local citizens. 2. Topic: Mary's New House a. Mary spent weeks packing up all of her belongings. b. My friend Mary bought a fabulous new house in a quiet suburban neighborhood. 3. Topic: a good pet a. A good pet has four important qualities. b. The pet needs to be comfortable around children. 4. Topic: making plastic a. The production of plastic is a very interesting process. b. Plastic is used in a variety of household items. 5. Topic: cars a. My father drives a red station wagon. b. There are as many different cars as there are different people.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the controlling idea of the sample sentence. Remember: Controlling ideas are words or phrases that help guide the flow of ideas in a paragraph. 6. Thousands of people are without shelter tonight, according to Mayor Sorros. a. people are without shelter b. Mayor Sorros 7. The sunshine was a welcome relief after three weeks of rain. a. The sunshine b. relief after three weeks of rain 8. Many students choose to study abroad during college. a. students choose b. to study abroad during college 9. When planning a camping trip, it is important to bring suitable camping gear. a. bring suitable camping gear b. planning a camping trip 10. Hurricane season is not a good time to go on a boating trip. a. not a good time to go on a boating trip b. Hurricane season is not