Common Errors to Avoid When Writing a Topic Sentence
Avoiding Common Topic Sentence Errors Activity
Answer Key
- Math has always been my weakest academic subject.
I did poorly in my senior year math class for many reasons. C
Why did you do poorly in your senior year math class?
- I am nervous about my new job in a legal office. C
I am nervous and excited about my new job in a legal office.
Why are you nervous about your new job in a legal office?
- My vacation to the American Southwest was awesome. C
I will tell you about my awesome vacation to the American Southwest.
How was your vacation to the American Southwest awesome?
- Several of my fears about returning to school have proved to be groundless. C
After getting laid off from a twenty year career, I am 47, and starting back to college.
What were your fears and how have them been proven to be groundless?
- I do push-ups and sit-ups every day.
Working out has benefited me in many ways. C
How has working out benefited you?
- I am going to write about my job in an iron foundry.
I have met some really interesting people at my iron foundry job. C
Who are some of the people you have met and how are they interesting?
- I had a really bad day yesterday for several reasons. C
Yesterday had a lot of ups and downs for me.
How was yesterday a bad day?
- I have had some really terrible jobs.
My newspaper delivery job was really terrible for many reasons. C
How was your newspaper delivery job terrible?
- Though I get frustrated with the lack of participation, I really like my ethics class.
I really like my ethics class. C
Why do your like your math class? – or – What about your math class do you like?
- I have a long commute to get to work.
There are many drawbacks to the long commute I take to get to work. C
What are some of the drawbacks to your long commute?