IXL | Choose the topic sentence that best captures the main idea

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If cell phones aren't properly silenced, they can interrupt classroom activities.
Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.
Cell phones can be used to cheat on tests by sending answers to friends or by accessing the Internet.

Choose the best topic sentence to introduce a paragraph containing these details.

Cell phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on student learning.

There are many legitimate arguments for allowing students to have cell phones in class, even if they are disruptive.

Cell phones have become a near constant presence at school and at home.

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Prior to refrigeration, ancient civilizations depended on root cellars, collected ice, salting, and other methods to cool and preserve their foods.
The Royal Society named the refrigerator the most important invention in the history of food, followed by pasteurization, canning, and the oven.
Modern refrigeration has reduced the number of foodborne illnesses and has allowed fresh foods to be transported long distances.

Choose the best topic sentence to introduce a paragraph containing these details.

The modern refrigerator went through many versions as it was developed over more than a century.

The invention of the modern refrigerator revolutionized the process of storing food.

Ancient civilizations used a variety of techniques to compensate for their lack of refrigeration.

key idea

A topic sentence states the main, or central, idea of a paragraph. The rest of the paragraph provides evidence and analysis to help support or prove this idea.

When writing, be sure to craft a topic sentence that accurately synthesizes what the paragraph is about. It should not be too broad, too narrow, or off topic.

solution

First decide what the details have in common. In this case, they all relate to the significance of the invention of the refrigerator in the history of food preservation.

The topic sentence that best introduces these details is The invention of the modern refrigerator revolutionized the process of storing food. It accurately reflects the paragraph's focus, and it is supported by each of the details.

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