Each Group of Sentences Below Could Be Organized into and Written

question 50

Multiple Choice

Each group of sentences below could be organized into and written as a paragraph. In each group, select the letter of the topic sentence. Which sentence is the topic sentence?

• A) The long grass outside the cottage was heavy with drops of water.
• B) The thunderstorm was over, but its effects were everywhere.
• C) Puddles in the driveway reflected a thick gray sky.
• D) The sea was still churning, throwing debris onto the beach.
• E) Inside, books and papers were damp.
• F) A scraggly dog with wet, matted hair trotted dismally down the beach.
• G) The matches in the kitchen refused to light.

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Definitions:

Permanent Court Orders

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Substance Abuse Programs

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Low-Income Mothers

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Child Maltreatment

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