The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 20

Multiple Choice

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: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time.
Wynton Marsalis is one of the finest trumpet players alive today.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-annually

Interest calculated on the initial principal and the interest that has been added on a bi-annual basis.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Hourly Rate

The amount of money paid or earned for each hour of work.

Equivalent

Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.