11 Plus (11+) English Practice Test: Paragraphing - Constructing Writing In A Readable Format — Flashcards | Eleven-Plus (11+) | FatSkills

11 Plus (11+) English Practice Test: Paragraphing - Constructing Writing In A Readable Format — Flashcards

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Each paragraph is a self contained unit: the first sentence is the 'topic sentence'; the last sentence is the 'link sentence' and the remaining sentences develop the subject within each paragraph.

The 'topic sentence' introduces us to the subject of the paragraph and the 'link sentence' is a sentence that introduces the next paragraph: this ensures a smooth continuity in the text. 
 

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Which one of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence (first sentence) for the paragraph below?

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Buy yourself a salad spinner.
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