The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 6

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.
Fireworks are illegal in many states.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Abandoned Building

An Abandoned Building is a property that has been left vacant and unattended by its owner, often leading to deterioration and neglect.

Appraisals

The process of professionally estimating the value of a particular item, such as real estate or a business.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used to assess the company's worth in financial analysis.

Present Value Factor

Present value factor is a multiplier used in calculating the present value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.