Writing topic sentences that are too broad or too narrow . The statement below is a simple announcement of a subject, rather than a topic sentence in which an idea is expressed about the subject . The subject of this paper will be my apartment. I want to talk about the increase in the divorce rate. The places where people live have an impact on their lives.
Professional sports are violent.
It is a simple statement that does not need nor call for any support. I have no hot water in my apartment at night. The statement below expresses an opinion that could be supported in a paragraph. My apartment is a terrible place to live. The divorce rate is increasing.