Study the Body of Each of the Following Paragraphs

question 45

Multiple Choice

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then, select the letter of the topic sentence that is most accurate. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
It dates back to ancient Egypt, when players tried to knock down pins by rolling a ball made of stone or wood at them. One historian claims that Germans were playing the game by 300 A.D. By the Middle Ages, bowling had become so popular that in 1366, England's King Edward III banned the sport because it was distracting his soldiers from archery practice. English, Dutch, and German settlers all imported different variations of the game when they immigrated to America. Today, almost 70 million Americans go bowling every year, making it the most popular participatory sport in the United States.

• A) Bowling has long been a popular game all over the world.
• B) Bowling is a lot of fun.
• C) Bowling balls have changed a lot over the years.

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Definitions:

Obstructionism

Deliberate interference or actions aimed at delaying or preventing progress or the accomplishment of an objective.

Social Withdrawal

The behavior of avoiding social interactions and activities, often resulting from anxiety, depression, or personal preference, leading to reduced social involvement.

Hostile Attribution

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having malicious intent, even in ambiguous situations.

Potency Bias

A cognitive bias that affects how people perceive the power or influence of others, often overstating the strength of those in leadership or authority positions.