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Day 54 of 60 · B2 · Writing
Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that states its one main idea. The other sentences support it with a reason, an example or a detail; when the idea changes, start a new paragraph.
Many learners open with a general phrase (In this paragraph I will talk about…) or put three ideas in one paragraph. Readers and examiners look at the first sentence to find the main point, so a clear one makes your writing easier to follow.
| ✗ Don't say | ✓ Say |
|---|---|
| In this paragraph, I will talk about sport. | Regular sport improves both health and mood. |
| There are many things about online learning. | Online learning saves students a lot of time. |
| Reading is useful, and also I like football. | Reading every day builds a wider vocabulary. |
| — | For example, you can watch a recorded lesson on the bus. |
A: My paragraph is about online learning, but it feels messy.
B: Start with your main point: “Online learning saves time.”
A: And then?
B: Give a reason and an example. Put the part about cost in a new paragraph.
Choose the best answer. The answers are at the end of the lesson.
A good topic sentence makes a point rather than just naming a topic: Online learning saves time is better than Now I will talk about the internet. Keep it broad enough for two or three supporting sentences.
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