The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 12

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.
The trumpet has three valves.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, serving as the body's primary barrier against environmental damage and pathogens.

Quadriplegia

Paralysis affecting the torso and all limbs, often caused by severe spinal cord injury, significantly impacting mobility and daily activities.

Stage 4 Pressure Injury

A severe injury characterized by full-thickness skin loss and damage to underlying tissue, muscles, or bone.

Sacrum

A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, connected to the pelvis, playing a key role in supporting the upper body.