ReadingQuestion 18 of 120
Passage: "Water is essential for life. It regulates body temperature, transports nutrients, and removes waste. Without adequate water, the body cannot function." Which sentence is the topic sentence?
a.It removes waste
b.Water is essential for life
c.It transports nutrients
d.The body cannot function
Explanation
The topic sentence states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph supports. 'Water is essential for life' is the broad claim, while the other sentences give specific supporting details.
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