Most paragraphs contain one main idea to which all sentences relate. the states this main idea.
a. body of the paragraph
b. implied position
c. general topic
d. topic sentence

Match the term to the purpose it has. 1. but 2. furthermore 3. meanwhile 4. in the distance 5. first 6. therefore 7. in other words 8. for instance a. show space relation b. introduce an illustration c. repetition of an idea d. take away, limit, or oppose e. show a consequence f. indicate order g. show time relation h. add ideas