The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 27

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.
Trumpets are made of brass.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and sadness.

Parental Neglect

A form of child abuse where a caregiver fails to provide adequate attention, supervision, nutrition, or other essentials for a child's physical and emotional development.

Altruistic

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others without expecting any reward or benefits in return.

Adoptive Homes

Households where individuals, typically children, are legally taken in and raised by caregivers other than their biological parents.