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GST 111 Paragraph Development and Structure SN-7 Objective Question

Question

According to the text, when can a topic sentence be avoided?
Options
A When the paragraph is an introduction.
B When the paragraph's main idea is so obvious that it does not need to be stated explicitly.
Correct Answer
C When the paragraph has more than five sentences.
D When the paragraph is a conclusion.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Occasionally, a paragraph's main idea is so obvious that it does not need to be stated explicitly in a topic sentence, so avoid using one.

Hint

The idea is already clear without being stated.

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