The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 24

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.
He became more advanced and enjoyed the music.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Puberty

The developmental stage marked by physical changes leading to sexual maturity and the ability to reproduce.

Strength level

Strength level indicates the capacity of an individual or object to exert force or power; in humans, it can refer to physical or even emotional capacity.

Universal ethical principles

A set of core moral guidelines that are believed to be fundamental, overarching, and universally applicable across different cultures and societies, often invoked in discussions of moral reasoning at its most advanced stages.

Political contract

An implied agreement among individuals in a society to cooperate for social benefits, such as protection and social order; similar to a social contract.