A Topic Sentence

question 30

Multiple Choice

A topic sentence

• A)provides specific details, explanations, and evidence that support the main idea of a paragraph.
• B)links sentences within a paragraph.
• C)is unnecessary in a paragraph.
• D)states the main idea of the paragraph.

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Definitions:

Income Before Taxes

The profit a company generates from its operations before tax obligations are deducted.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the return on investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.

Turnover

The rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees or the rate at which inventory is sold and restocked.

Average Operating Assets

A measure of the investment needed to generate the operating income of a company, averaged over a period.