Paragraphs are groups of sentences about a single idea. Effective paragraphs contain a topic sentence, sentences that explain th
e main idea, and techniques that build coherence. Effective paragraphs have clear topic sentences that introduce the main idea. Topic sentences are supported by sentences that further explain the topic. Read the selection and answer the question that follows. As a member of the crisis management team, you are required to attend our biannual crisis management workshops. These workshops will prepare you to lead your division in the event of a company crisis. The workshops always take place during the second week in January, and they are held at our headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Workshop registration information is available on the company website.
Identify the function of the sentence, 'These workshops will prepare you to lead your division in the event of a company crisis.'
a) Support sentence or b) Topic sentence?
These workshops will prepare you to lead your division in the event of a company crisis functions as a support sentence in this paragraph. It explains the purpose of the workshops. Paragraph coherence occurs when the ideas in a paragraph are linked and there is a logical flow from one idea to the next.
