A 'topic sentence' in a body paragraph should:
ABe last
BState the paragraph's main idea, usually firstCORRECT
CBe a question
DQuote someone famous
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Topic sentence introduces the paragraph's central claim. Subsequent sentences support it with reasons/examples.
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