Identifying topic and supporting sentences worksheet for reading comprehension.

Let’s go step by step to solve this worksheet.

The main idea of the whole page is: TOPIC SENTENCES — which means each paragraph has one sentence that tells you what the whole group is about. That’s called the “topic sentence.” The other sentences support it with details.

We need to do three things for each group:
1. Find the topic (what the group is mostly about).
2. Write the topic sentence (the one sentence that says the main idea).
3. Make sure it matches all the supporting sentences.

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Group 1:

Sentences:
- Soccer is a fast paced sport.
- Ice hockey uses a puck rather than a ball.
- Field hockey and lacrosse are played with sticks.

What do these have in common? They’re all talking about different sports — soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse. But not just any sports — they’re team sports that involve balls or pucks and sticks or feet. Wait — actually, looking closer: they’re all sports that use equipment like balls, pucks, or sticks. But even better — they’re all team sports that are played with some kind of object (ball/puck) and sometimes sticks.

But let’s think simpler: What’s the big idea? All four sentences describe different types of sports — specifically, sports that involve playing with a ball or puck, often using sticks or feet.

Actually, the best topic here is: Different team sports and how they are played.

Now, which sentence could be the topic sentence? None of them say “There are many team sports” — but we can write one!

Wait — the instruction says: “Identify and write down the topic in the space provided and then write a topic sentence for each of the following sentence groups.”

So we don’t pick from the list — we CREATE the topic sentence based on the group.

Looking again:

All sentences talk about specific sports and their rules/equipment.

So Topic: Team sports and their equipment/rules

Topic Sentence: There are many team sports that use different equipment and rules.

But let’s make it match the examples better.

Actually, maybe: Some popular team sports involve balls, pucks, and sticks.

That covers soccer (ball), ice hockey (puck), field hockey & lacrosse (sticks).

Yes! So:

→ Topic: Team sports and their equipment
→ Topic Sentence: Some popular team sports involve balls, pucks, and sticks.

Wait — but soccer doesn’t use sticks. Hmm.

Alternative: Different sports use different objects and tools to play.

Even better: Various sports are played using different equipment like balls, pucks, and sticks.

Yes — that fits all.

So for Group 1:

Topic: Sports equipment
Topic Sentence: Various sports are played using different equipment like balls, pucks, and sticks.

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Group 2:

Sentences:
- One can find all types of food for sale at the grocery store.
- The pharmacy has everything you might need to buy for your health and wellness.
- Some other stores focus on selling shoes and clothes.

What’s the common theme? All are talking about different kinds of stores and what they sell.

Grocery → food
Pharmacy → health items
Other stores → shoes/clothes

So Topic: Types of stores and what they sell

Topic Sentence: Different stores specialize in selling different kinds of products.

Or: You can find various types of stores that sell food, health items, clothing, and more.

Simple version: Stores sell different things depending on what they specialize in.

Best fit: Different stores sell different types of goods.

Yes.

So:

→ Topic: Types of stores
→ Topic Sentence: Different stores sell different types of goods.

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Group 3:

Sentences:
- You can go to the movies with a friend or two.
- Another fun activity might be to meet at a restaurant or coffee shop.
- Finally, you can meet at a park for a walk or hike.

All these are suggestions for things to do with friends — hanging out, having fun together.

Movies, restaurant, park — all social activities.

Topic: Fun things to do with friends

Topic Sentence: There are many fun ways to spend time with friends.

Or: You can enjoy different activities with friends like going to the movies, eating out, or walking in the park.

But keep it simple as a topic sentence.

Best: There are many enjoyable activities you can do with friends.

Yes.

So:

→ Topic: Activities with friends
→ Topic Sentence: There are many enjoyable activities you can do with friends.

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Now let’s double-check each group to make sure the topic sentence covers all the supporting sentences.

Group 1: “Various sports are played using different equipment like balls, pucks, and sticks.”
→ Soccer = ball ✔️
→ Ice hockey = puck ✔️
→ Field hockey/lacrosse = sticks ✔️
Good.

Group 2: “Different stores sell different types of goods.”
→ Grocery = food ✔️
→ Pharmacy = health items ✔️
→ Other stores = shoes/clothes ✔️
Good.

Group 3: “There are many enjoyable activities you can do with friends.”
→ Movies ✔️
→ Restaurant/coffee shop ✔️
→ Park/walk/hike ✔️
Good.

Perfect.

Final Answer:

1. Topic: Sports equipment
Topic Sentence: Various sports are played using different equipment like balls, pucks, and sticks.

2. Topic: Types of stores
Topic Sentence: Different stores sell different types of goods.

3. Topic: Activities with friends
Topic Sentence: There are many enjoyable activities you can do with friends.