The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 10

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.
When he played, the mouthpiece hurt his lips.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Future Earnings

The projected income or profits that an individual, company, or asset is expected to generate in the future.

Non-Monetary Considerations

Factors affecting decision-making that are not related to money, such as emotional well-being, social impact, or environmental concerns.

Human Capital

Investments in people, such as education and health care, that increase their productivity and earnings potential.

Physical Capital

Tangible assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment used in the production of goods and services.