Question 1

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Modern fireworks have their origins in tenth-century Chinese pyrotechnics. Fireworks are illegal in many states.

Accepted Answer

The idea that fireworks are illegal in many states does not support the topic sentence about the origins of fireworks in ancient China. Therefore, it should be dropped.

Question 2

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Modern fireworks have their origins in tenth-century Chinese pyrotechnics. The earliest forms of fireworks were Roman candles and fiery pinwheels.

Accepted Answer

The idea of Roman candles and fiery pinwheels supports the topic sentence and should be kept because it provides specific examples of early forms of fireworks.

Question 3

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Keep a box of baking soda on hand in case of grease fires.

Accepted Answer

This idea supports the topic sentence by suggesting a way to be prepared in case of a kitchen emergency.

Question 4

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Have clean sponges and cleansers by the sink.

Accepted Answer

This idea supports the topic sentence by suggesting a specific preparation item for the kitchen.

Question 5

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. I like sharpening knives on a stone.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. Wynton Marsalis is one of the finest trumpet players alive today.

Accepted Answer

The ideas related to Wynton Marsalis are not relevant to the topic sentence, which is about Gilberto learning to play the trumpet. Therefore, option B should be chosen as it includes all ideas related to Wynton Marsalis, while option A is not appropriate for this topic sentence.

Question 7

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. I found these plates at Macy s.

Accepted Answer

The idea about finding plates at Macy's is completely unrelated to the topic sentence about being prepared in the kitchen. It should be dropped.

Question 8

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. Nonetheless, his mother brought him to his weekly lessons.

Accepted Answer

The idea that Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet and that his mother brought him to his weekly lessons both directly support the topic sentence. The time it took for him to learn is also mentioned in the topic sentence, so any additional ideas about the length of time are not necessary and can be dropped.

Question 9

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. His older sister teased him for his horrible playing.

Accepted Answer

Both of these ideas directly support the topic sentence and provide information about Gilberto's journey to learn the trumpet and the challenges he faced along the way.

Question 10

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Check your cupboards and refrigerator for old and rotting food.

Accepted Answer

This idea directly supports the topic sentence by emphasizing the importance of being prepared in the kitchen by checking for old and rotting food.

Question 11

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. The trumpet has three valves.

Accepted Answer

The detail about the trumpet having three valves does not support the topic sentence about the time it took Gilberto to learn the trumpet; it's merely a fact about the instrument's structure.

Question 12

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Arrange space to have enough counter space for cutting.

Accepted Answer

This idea directly supports the topic sentence by mentioning the need to have enough counter space for cutting, which is part of being prepared in the kitchen.

Question 13

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. Trumpets are made of brass.

Accepted Answer

This idea does not directly support or add to the topic sentence, which is about how long it took Gilberto to learn the trumpet. It is not necessary for the paragraph and can be dropped.

Question 14

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Salt and pepper are the most common food seasonings.

Accepted Answer

The idea "Salt and pepper are the most common food seasonings" does not add support to the topic sentence and should be dropped.

Question 15

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Cookbooks are so expensive.

Accepted Answer

The cost of cookbooks does not directly relate to being prepared in the kitchen, which involves having the necessary tools, ingredients, and knowledge ready.

Question 16

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. In time, Gilberto s tongue and lip muscles became strong.

Accepted Answer

The idea that Gilberto's tongue and lip muscles became strong supports the topic sentence as it explains the process of learning how to play the trumpet and the challenges Gilberto faced during that process.

Question 17

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. When he played, the mouthpiece hurt his lips.

Accepted Answer

The ideas that support the topic sentence are those that discuss Gilberto's experience in learning how to play the trumpet and the challenges he faced, including the pain he felt while playing. Therefore, the idea that the mouthpiece hurt his lips should be kept.

Question 18

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. Gilberto wanted to watch TV more than practice.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. His mother complained when he didn t practice.

Accepted Answer

This idea supports the topic sentence by indicating that the process of learning to play the trumpet was not easy for Gilberto and took a long time.

Question 20

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. He became more advanced and enjoyed the music.

Accepted Answer

All of the ideas listed support the topic sentence by providing examples and details about Gilberto's journey to learning and enjoying the trumpet.

Quiz 2: Writing Complete Sentences