Grade 6 Language: Sentence sense

1. 1.C) A safe hike starts with a clear plan, the right gear, and enough water.A topic sentence states the main idea, not one small detail.
2. 2.D) The town should protect the ravine because it shelters wildlife and filters rainwater.A thesis states a claim the essay can support.
3. 3.D) Some people argue that weekend practice helps students remember new skills.It argues against the writer's claim.
4. 4.A) Recycling at school works best when every class follows clear sorting routines.A topic sentence states the main idea for the whole paragraph.
5. 5.D) Leah counted a salmon and three stones near the nature centre.It gives a specific count.
6. 6.B) Recess helps students focus because they return with more energy.A reason tells why, often with because.
7. 7.D) A lost mitten can start a story about looking carefully and asking for help.You could support it with reasons or examples.
8. 8.A) Dog care requires both a daily routine and checkups with a veterinarian.A topic sentence states the main idea for the whole paragraph.
9. 9.B) In conclusion, reusable water bottles would help because we send less plastic to landfill.It wraps up this argument with a reason.
10. 10.D) Dog care requires both a daily routine and checkups with a veterinarian.A topic sentence states the main idea, not one small detail.

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