The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 35

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.
His older sister teased him for his horrible playing.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Email

A method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet, using specific protocols, between people using electronic devices.

Podcast

A digital audio or video file series available for downloading or streaming, often focusing on particular themes or subjects.

Previews

Short presentations or demonstrations given before the full release of a product, service, or entertainment content.

Transitions

Words, phrases, or sentences that provide a connection between ideas, paragraphs, or sections of a text, making the content flow more smoothly.