Asked by Sindy Ochoa on Jun 09, 2024
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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.
Washington, D.C., has great Fourth of July fireworks.
A) Keep
B) Drop
Pyrotechnics
The art, craft, or science of making and using fireworks or related explosive devices for entertainment, military, or industrial purposes.
Fourth of July
A U.S. holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776.
- Select supporting ideas that are appropriate for a particular topic sentence.
- Attain an understanding of the historical genesis and growth of particular phenomena or practices, exemplified by fireworks.
Verified Answer
LF
Lindsay FlowersJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Although the idea mentioned in the brainstorming list is related to fireworks, it does not provide any relevant information to support the topic sentence. It can be dropped.
Learning Objectives
- Select supporting ideas that are appropriate for a particular topic sentence.
- Attain an understanding of the historical genesis and growth of particular phenomena or practices, exemplified by fireworks.
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