The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 47

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: Modern fireworks have their origins in tenth-century Chinese pyrotechnics.
Most fireworks use gunpowder, dyes, and metal shavings for their special effects.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Physiological Changes

Modifications or alterations in the function or structure of body parts, organs, or systems due to various factors, including aging, disease, or environmental changes.

Cognitive Changes

Alterations in mental functions such as memory, problem-solving, and attention.

Common Fear

A fear shared by a large portion of the population, often rooted in survival instincts or societal influences.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs known for their sedative effects, commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.