Asked by Matthew Poteralski on Jun 18, 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: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen.
Have clean sponges and cleansers by the sink.

A) Keep
B) Drop

Topic Sentence

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph, often found at the beginning to provide focus.

  • Filter supporting ideas that are relevant to the topic sentence in consideration.
  • Recognize the importance of preparation and organization in achieving a specific task, such as cooking or learning an instrument.
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Crystal HoffmanJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This idea supports the topic sentence by suggesting that being prepared in the kitchen means having clean sponges and cleansers readily available for cleaning while cooking.