Example:
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons why pollution in ABC town is the
worst in the world.
Topic: Pollution in ‘ABC’ town is the worst in the world.
Controlling idea: Many reasons.
Topic Sentence: To be an effective teacher requires some
characteristics.
Topic: To be an effective teacher.
Controlling idea: Some characteristics.
Part A (part éi)
Read the following topic sentences (T.S) and recognize the topic and the controlling idea (C.I.).
0. There are, many contributing factors, to global warming.
Topic: Global warming.
C.I: There are many
factors.

1. Dogs are wonderful pets because they help you to live longer.
Topic:
C.I:
2. Cooking requires a number of skills.
Topic:
C.I:
3. Buying a house is a difficult task.
Topic:
C.I:
4. Teen pregnancy may be prevented by education.
Topic:
C.I:
Part B (part bi)
Indetify the topic sentences.
Corruption is the main factor behind a country's recession.
1. .
War in the modern era is not as gruesome as it used to be.
2. .
Nutrition is essential for a child's growth.
3. .
Websites are an indispensible medium of comunication
4. .
Companies are groups of people that offer products and serives
5. .