The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 13

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: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time.
In time, Gilberto's tongue and lip muscles became strong.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks and ongoing concerns about having more attacks.

Agoraphobia

A anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in places where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, leading to avoidance of such situations.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an intense fear or anxiety in one or more social situations, leading to significant distress and impaired ability to function in daily life.

Genetic Predisposition

Genetic predisposition indicates an increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or trait based on a person's genetic makeup.