How to Use "Topic" with Example Sentences

topic (n): a subject that a person talks or writes about

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Used with adjectives:

"What is the main topic of the story?"
(main, major, general, central, key)

"That is a difficult topic to discuss."
(difficult, hard, sensitive, controversial)

"Certain topics are off-limits."
(certain, specific)

"What is the chosen topic for discussion?"
(chosen, selected)

Used with verbs:

"We will discuss the topic of the book in class."
(discuss, review, address, cover, explore)

"Let's look at the main topic."
(look at, focus on, consider)

"Choose your topic for the class project."
(choose, pick, select)

"Let's change the topic."
(change)

Used with prepositions:

"We went over the topic in class."
(over)

"Try to stay on the topic."
(on)

"What is the main topic for discussion?"
(for)

Used with nouns:

"We will be discussing several topic areas in class."
(areas)