The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 55

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.
Keep a box of baking soda on hand in case of grease fires.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Gross Earnings

Total compensation earned by an employee.

Direct Labor Hour

A measure of labor input, which is the time spent by workers directly manufacturing a product.

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly used in the manufacturing process of a product and are easily traceable to it.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.