20. this question is based on the following paragraph. the sentences are numbered to you answer the question. (1) making rice pudding can be very easy. (2) first, get a large, heavy saucepan. in the pan, measure 3 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of water, 1/2 stick of margarine or butter, and 1/2 cup of rice. (3) bring this mixture to a quick boil. (4) lower heat and slowly simmer for 45 minutes. (5) remove the saucepan from the heat. (6) add one beaten egg, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. (7) stir well. (8) serve warm or cold. (9) enjoy your treat. the topic sentence of this paragraph is a. sentence 2. b. sentence 3. c. sentence 4. d. sentence 1.

The correct answer is D. Sentence 1 (Making rice pudding can be very easy)

Explanation:

A topic sentence is a sentence in a paragraph that summarizes the idea of a paragraph or explains briefly what the paragraph is about. Topic sentences are usually the first sentences in the paragraphs of a text and help the reader know the main idea of each paragraph; also, these ideas support the general idea of the text. In this case, the  paragraph includes a set of instructions on how to prepare a pudding rice, which means the main idea of this paragraph can be summarized in sentence 1 "Making rice pudding can be very easy", as this idea tells the reader introduces the topic on the reader and by telling the process is very easy the reader knows the paragraph will explain the steps of the process.