IDENTIFYING ADEQUATELY DEVELOPED PARAGRAPHS

question 48

Short Answer

IDENTIFYING ADEQUATELY DEVELOPED PARAGRAPHS
Each of the following body paragraphs is part of a larger essay. Two of the paragraphs provide sufficient details to support their topic sentences convincingly. Write AD for adequate development beside those paragraphs. There are also two paragraphs that, in large part, use vague, wordy, or general sentences as a substitute for real supporting details. Write U for underdeveloped beside those paragraphs.
-______ 3. One way we could improve our lives would be by banning cars. The environment would improve, and the change for the better would be apparent in healthier lives for all of us. Without cars, Americans would have other benefits as well. An important one that should not be forgotten is the safety factor. There are many accidents that occur every year in which cars are involved. If all of these accidents could be avoided, everyone would benefit, and the country would be safer for all of us in living our everyday lives. In addition, the pace of our lives would slow down. There would be less worry and anxiety to deal with if people were not moving about in cars.

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Definitions:

Telephone Lines

Wired connections that enable voice communication over distances, traditionally used for telephony services.

Households

Units of domestic or family living, consisting of one or more people who occupy a housing unit.

Tool

An instrument or device used to carry out a particular function or task.

Taco Bell

An American-based chain of fast-food restaurants known for its Mexican-inspired menu items.