Exercise W2
The following topic sentences are only examples. Your sentences may be different.
1. This is a strong topic sentence.
2. This is a weak topic sentence because the rest of the paragraph
describes what the writer does when he or she goes to the beach. A better topic sentence would be: “Whenever I have the opportunity to go to the beach, I always follow the same routine.”
3. This is a weak topic sentence because the rest of the paragraph describes the various ways students can get to class. A better topic sentence would be: “For the many students who cannot afford a car, there are several alternative ways of getting to class.”
Exercise W3
These are only examples. Your topic sentences may be different.
1. A dormitory room is cold and impersonal until several changes have been made to make it more inviting.
2. American telephone books are divided into several sections.
3. The fast-food restaurant has become popular for various reasons.
Exercise W4
1. D 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C
Exercise W5
1. Students who need extra money can hold down a fulltime temporary job during their summer vacation.
2. A person can also meet other people by going to parties.
3. In my opinion, people should write clearly.
Note: The possible correct answers for Exercises W6-W7 are so varied that you might wish to discuss your answers with a fluent English speaker.
The following topic sentences are only examples. Your sentences may be different.
1. This is a strong topic sentence.
2. This is a weak topic sentence because the rest of the paragraph
describes what the writer does when he or she goes to the beach. A better topic sentence would be: “Whenever I have the opportunity to go to the beach, I always follow the same routine.”
3. This is a weak topic sentence because the rest of the paragraph describes the various ways students can get to class. A better topic sentence would be: “For the many students who cannot afford a car, there are several alternative ways of getting to class.”
Exercise W3
These are only examples. Your topic sentences may be different.
1. A dormitory room is cold and impersonal until several changes have been made to make it more inviting.
2. American telephone books are divided into several sections.
3. The fast-food restaurant has become popular for various reasons.
Exercise W4
1. D 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C
Exercise W5
1. Students who need extra money can hold down a fulltime temporary job during their summer vacation.
2. A person can also meet other people by going to parties.
3. In my opinion, people should write clearly.
Note: The possible correct answers for Exercises W6-W7 are so varied that you might wish to discuss your answers with a fluent English speaker.