2. Developing Strong Topic Sentences A topic sentence must be tightly focused. A vague, fuzzy, or unfocused topic sentence most often leads to a paragraph that touches anly on the surface of its subject or that wanders away from the main idea of the essay. Directions: Read the thesis statement. Then, choose the best revision for the topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Thesis Statement: Although some college mascots seem inexplicable, the names of college mascots have intriguing origin stories that reveal the history and culture of the school. Topic sentence: Some schools don't even have real mascots. What is the best revision for this topic sentence? Some universities have an abstract mascot, such as a "Crimson Tide," rather than an animal. The "Crimson Tide," the mascot of Auburn University, isn't even a real thing. Auburn University doesn't even have real mascots. Answer the following questions: Which of the following make good topic sentences? Check all that apply. Mark Zuckerberg's success has motivated many aspiring business owners. Mark Zuckerberg became a billionaire through resourcefulness and creativity. Mark Zuckerberg founded a website called Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg attended Harvard University but did not graduate