The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 51

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: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen.
Check your cupboards and refrigerator for old and rotting food.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Commons Dilemma

A situation where individual interests conflict with the collective good, often leading to overuse or depletion of shared resources.

Global Warming

The long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

Overpopulation

Overpopulation is a condition where an organism's numbers exceed the carrying capacity of its habitat, leading to environmental degradation and diminished quality of life.

Territoriality

The tendency to stake out an area and a willingness to defend that area from intruders.