Paragraph Structure - Controlling Ideas
Guided Practice
The following topic sentences have controlling ideas.
Click on the underlined segment of the topic sentence that contains the controlling idea.
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Tennis racquets have changed greatly in the last ten years.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is have changed greatly
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People from many different cultures live in Boston.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is different cultures
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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Cats are better pets than dogs for many reasons.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is better pets than dogs
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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Yesterday was the worst day of my life.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is worst day of my life
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Oral presentations make me very nervous.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is make me very nervous
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The oldest child in the family is often the most independent.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is most independent
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Tools for left-handed people are sometimes poorly designed.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is poorly designed
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Wendy's now offers the most nutritious selection of all the fast food restaurants.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is most nutritious selection
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Computer skills are a requirement for many office jobs.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is requirement for many office jobs
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Hardwood flooring is a better buy than carpetng.
INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
CORRECT! The controlling idea is better buy than carpeting