Asked by chepkoech misik on Jul 05, 2024
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Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select the number of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. Identify the sentence that does not belong.
(1) Many cities have adopted or toughened their laws that protect trees because trees benefit cities and their inhabitants in several ways. (2) They clean air by filtering out carbon monoxide, ozone, and other pollutants and then producing oxygen. (3) They also prevent rain from washing oil, vehicle coolant fluid, pesticides, and other chemicals into rivers and lakes. (4) Therefore, they reduce the need for cities to install huge, multibillion-dollar storm-water systems to handle the runoff that occurs in areas with fewer trees. (5) Trees also provide cooling shade, thus reducing the need for air conditioning in homes and businesses. (6) If it weren't for air conditioning, many cities in Florida, such as Miami and Orlando, would never have grown so large. (7) Because trees save money on energy costs, many cities encourage their residents to protect the trees surrounding their homes and businesses.
A) Sentence 4
B) Sentence 5
C) Sentence 6
Air Conditioning
A system or process for controlling the temperature and sometimes the humidity and purity of the air in a building or vehicle.
Carbon Monoxide
A colorless, odorless, and toxic gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials.
Storm-Water Systems
Infrastructure designed to manage and redirect rainwater runoff to prevent flooding and water pollution.
- Pin down the topic sentences and appreciate their fundamental significance in paragraph structuring.
- Evaluate the consistency of paragraph structure and the importance of sentences in a paragraph setting.
Verified Answer
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shashank shaurabhJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The topic of the paragraph is the benefits of trees and the laws that protect them. The first three sentences talk about the environmental benefits of trees, while sentences 4 and 5 focus on economic benefits. However, sentence 6 changes the topic to air conditioning and Florida cities, which is not directly related to the main focus of the paragraph. Therefore, sentence 6 does not belong in the paragraph.
Learning Objectives
- Pin down the topic sentences and appreciate their fundamental significance in paragraph structuring.
- Evaluate the consistency of paragraph structure and the importance of sentences in a paragraph setting.