The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 11

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.
Gilberto wanted to watch TV more than practice.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets, determined by subtracting its liabilities from its total assets, often used to assess the company's worth.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with voting rights and potential for dividends.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with rights to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.