Question

1. What is the topic sentence in the paragraph? Last night’s basketball game was great. At the end of the first half, the Jaguars were ahead by 10 points. In the last minute, the game was tied. With five seconds to go, the Jaguars got the ball and scored to win the game. A. At the end of the first half, the Jaguars were ahead by 10 points. B. In the last minute, the game was tied. C. With five seconds to go, the Jaguars got the ball and scored to win the game. D. Last night’s basketball game was great.

Answer 1

The topic sentence for the provided paragraph is 'Last night's basketball game was great.' as it sets the main idea for the rest of the paragraph, which then chronologically details the events of the game.

Step-by-step explanation:

In analyzing the given paragraph, the topic sentence is crucial as it encapsulates the main idea and sets the direction for the remaining sentences. Reviewing the options provided and considering the content of the paragraph, the correct answer is:

D. Last night’s basketball game was great.

This sentence introduces the positive sentiment regarding the game and acts as the foundation for the subsequent details about the game's progress and outcomes. The rest of the paragraph chronologically develops the topic by describing key moments of the game, following the typical structure of a body paragraph which starts with a topic sentence summarizing the main argument or point.

Answer 2

D. Last night’s basketball game was great.