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What is the characteristic of a good topic sentence?

Signals the topic and more focused ideas within the paragraph. Presents an idea or ideas that are clear and easy to understand. Provides unity to the paragraph (clarifies how all supporting ideas relate). Links to the purpose or thesis of your paper.

Explanation:

A good topic sentence provides the reader with an indication of what will follow in the rest of the paragraph. It contains both a topic and a controlling idea or opinion. It is clear and easy to follow. It does not include supporting details.

A good topic sentence should meet the following criteria: Signals the topic and more focused ideas within the paragraph. Presents an idea or ideas that are clear and easy to understand. Provides unity to the paragraph (clarifies how all supporting ideas relate).