Question 18 of 20 : Select the best answer for the question. 18. Which one of the following statements about a topic sentence an
d a main idea is accurate? O A. A topic sentence does not change position, but the main idea can be found in multiple places. O B. A topic sentence is found in the introduction, while a main idea is found in the conclusion, O C. A topic sentence and a main idea are always the same thing. O D. A topic sentence is the central idea of a paragraph, while a main idea is the central idea of an entire te Mark for review (Will be highlighted on the review page)
D. A topic sentence is the central idea of a paragraph, while a main idea is the central idea of an entire text.
Explanation:
Every paragraph in a text can have a topic sentence. This sentence presents or summarizes the central idea of that paragraph. It usually - not necessarily always - comes at the beginning of the paragraph and is followed by sentences that will help develop and support it.
On the other hand, the entire text will be developing one idea or claim through the paragraphs. That idea or claim is the main idea. It usually comes in the very first paragraph of the text and is repeated, in a shorter way, in the conclusion.
