Paragraph Basics Practice

Now that we remember a story's elements and know the parts of a paragraph, let's put it all together in practice.

Topic Sentences Activity 2

Choose the best topic sentence for this paragraph from the sentences below.

As a dog owner, the child must take care of the animal's daily needs. The dog must be fed and exercised every day. A dog is completely dependent on its owner for all its needs, including the need for good health and a safe environment. Therefore, being responsible for a dog also means taking care of the dog so that it stays healthy. Furthermore, the owner must take responsibility for the safety of the dog and the safety of the people it comes into contact with. If the child forgets any of these duties, or ignores any of the dog's needs, the dog will suffer. This teaches the child that their responsibility to the dog is more important than their desire to play with toys, talk on the phone, or watch TV. This is true not only for the care of a dog, but also for the care of oneself, another person, or one's job. Learning how to look after the health and welfare of a dog leads to learning how to take responsibility for oneself.