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Finding the main idea

Directions: Write the Topic Sentence of the paragraphs below.

1. Spanish is spoken in many countries. It is spoken throughout Latin America. Of course, it is the language of Spain. In some countries, like the Philippines, it is one the official languages. Many people throughout the world use Spanish to communicate.
2. Some people walk on a treadmill at home or ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing, do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some people prefer to swim. Most people have a favorite way to exercise.
3. There are great numbers of deer around here. This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese.
4. Advertising affects our lives every day. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising.
5. It seems that people mature at different rates. Some children are serious and responsible. Many people mature during college or as they gain experience on their first job.

Other folks take more time, and some people grow old but never seem to grow up.
6. Some people leave too many lights on around the house. Some aren’t careful about how much water they use. Americans waste a lot of resources. Most people buy products with a lot of unnecessary packing that isn’t good for the environment.
7. Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive. For example, in December 2004, an underwater earthquake triggered a massive tsunami throughout the Indian Ocean. The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries.
8. Even today, the U.S. Supreme Court does not reflect the U.S. population. It was 1967 before the first black justice was appointed. It was 1981 before the first woman was appointed to the Court. It was 1986 before the Court had its first justice of Italian descent. No person of Hispanic or Asian descent has yet been appointed as a member of the Court.