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.
A) Keep
B) Drop

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The idea of the earliest forms of fireworks being Roman candles and fiery pinwheels does not support the topic sentence that modern fireworks have their origins in tenth-century Chinese pyrotechnics. Therefore, it should be dropped.

The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List