Question

read the paragraph. then, add the better topic sentence. when the touch - me - nots leaves are touched, they close up. if they are touched gently, they close up slowly. but if they are shaken or touched with force, they close up very quickly. the touch - me - nots leaves also close up when the temperature changes suddenly. many plants leaves close up at night, but they dont usually close after being touched. the leaves of the touch - me - not plant move with changes in temperature. the leaves of the touch - me - not plant are different than most other plants leaves.

Explanation:

The paragraph focuses on how the touch - me - not plant's leaves react to touch and temperature changes differently from other plants. The second option encompasses both touch and the comparison to other plants, making it a more comprehensive topic sentence.

Answer:

The leaves of the touch - me - not plant are different than most other plants’ leaves.