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Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) A first glance at Benny tells you that he is an attractive young man. (2) The riveting feature is the contrast between his close-cropped black hair and his light skin. (3) There are two slight scars on his left cheek, but they add to instead of detract from his appearance. (4) His eyelashes are not prominent, but dark brown eyes gaze at you from under a canopy of thick, black eyebrows. (5) His nose is short and straight, befitting his oval face. (6) The cheekbones are high but not prominent, and the well-kept mustache gives a promise of luxuriant growth if given free reign. (7) Benny s mouth is small and full, and though the braces are off-putting, that shy smile will someday break a lot of hearts. (8) All of these factors put together with a mischievous gleam in his eyes draw the picture of an intelligent, quite personable young man. Carmen Crawford, student Give the number of the topic sentence that states the overall impression of the subject.

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Natural Increase

The growth in population resulting from the number of births being greater than the number of deaths, excluding migration.

Caribbean

A region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (including the West Indies), and the surrounding coasts, known for its distinct culture and biodiversity.

Cultural Diversity

The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Racial Equality

The principle that individuals should not be discriminated against based on their race and should have equal rights and opportunities.