The best topic sentence for the paragraph is:
b. It is important to learn foreign languages.
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✔ Explanation:
A
topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph. It should summarize what the entire paragraph is about — in this case, the *reasons why learning foreign languages is valuable or beneficial*.
Let’s break down the paragraph:
> “First, many schools require two or more years of foreign language study for graduation.
> Secondly, learning other languages helps us communicate with people from other countries.
> Also, knowing a foreign language can lead to job opportunities.
> Finally, for many people, studying foreign languages is fun!
> There are many reasons to learn a foreign language.”
All these points support the general idea that
learning foreign languages has multiple benefits, making it
important or worthwhile.
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Why not the others?
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a. In the USA, many students study Spanish language.
→ This is too specific and narrow. The paragraph doesn’t mention Spanish or focus on the USA exclusively. It talks about foreign languages in general.
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c. In college, people need to know foreign languages.
→ This is also too narrow. The paragraph mentions schools (which could include high school) and gives broader reasons like communication, jobs, and fun — not just college requirements.
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Why b is correct:
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“It is important to learn foreign languages.”
→ This sentence broadly covers all the supporting details: school requirements, communication, jobs, and enjoyment — all of which show *why* it’s important.
It acts as a perfect umbrella statement for the entire paragraph.
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✔ Final Answer:
b. It is important to learn foreign languages.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of topic sentence practice worksheet.
