Winning the Pie-Eating Contest

Identifying Topic and Detail Sentences in a Paragraph

Topic Sentence: Winning the pie-eating contest was the most delicious victory I've ever had.

Detail Sentences:

1. I love cream pie, so my father suggested that I enter the pie-eating contest at the fair.

2. Each contestant was given three pies to eat as quickly as possible.

3. Then the judges blew a whistle, and everyone began to eat.

4. A messy four minutes later, I was crowned the winner.

Identifying the topic sentence and detail sentences in a paragraph is essential for understanding the main idea and supporting details. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence that introduces the main point of the paragraph. In this case, the topic sentence "Winning the pie-eating contest was the most delicious victory I've ever had" sets the tone for the rest of the paragraph. The detail sentences provide additional information and describes the experience in more detail.

By recognizing the topic and detail sentences, readers can grasp the central theme of the paragraph and follow the flow of ideas presented. This skill is crucial for effective reading comprehension and writing coherent and organized paragraphs.