Some of the Following Sentences Are Good Topic Sentences for a Narrative

question 11

Short Answer

Some of the following sentences are good topic sentences for a narrative. Some are too big to develop in one paragraph or are too narrow to be developed. Some make no specific point. Place an X beside good topic sentences.
-a. ____ I learned to be responsible during the six years I spent in New York.
b. ____ My mother demonstrated true strength when our house was destroyed in a fire.
c. ____ The care that I received at the hospital after my accident eliminated my mistrust of doctors.
d. ____ Roberto decided to work during summer vacation.
e. ____ Two men were charged with the crime.
f. ____ Graduating from high school was the happiest moment of my life.
g. ____ My dad had a tough childhood.
h. ____ Mike was extremely frightened during his first rollercoaster ride.
i. ____ My family went on a road trip every summer, and each one was a disaster.
j. ____ My first day at my new job taught me the importance of teamwork.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the storage of general knowledge, facts, concepts, and meanings not tied to specific experiences.

Concepts

Mental representations or understandings of categories or classifications of objects, events, or people, based on shared properties or characteristics.

Events

Occurrences or happenings that take place in a specific time and place, often noteworthy.

Place

A specific point, area, or location that is defined by its physical and emotional significance to an individual or community.