The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 56

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: Modern fireworks have their origins in tenth-century Chinese pyrotechnics.
Originally the Chinese invented firecrackers for use as weapons.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Proposed Rule

A potential regulation published by a government agency for public comment before it becomes finalized and enforceable.

Agency Policy

A principle or rule adopted by an organization or government entity to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Administrative Agency

A government body responsible for implementing legislation, enforcing laws, and regulating activities within its jurisdiction.

Congress

The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.