identify the topic sentence 

    The topic sentence tells readers the mainidea of a paragraph in simple and direct terms. It may include two elements:the topic, which is the subject of the paragraph, and a perspective on the topic, which is a statement about the topic.

      It is usually at the beginning or the end of a paragraph, but its position may vary.

When Feeding Birds, Think Safety and Health

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feeder – n. a device for supplying food to animals

species – n. a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants

moldy – adj. covered with a soft substance that grows on the surface of damp or rotting things

bleach – n. a strong chemical that is used to make something clean or white

diversity – n. the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas or other things

choke – v. to become unable to breathe because something gets stuck in your throat

birdbath – n. a bowl that is filled with water and usually raised above the ground in a yard or garden so birds can bathe in it