In Each of the Paragraph Plans Below, One Detail Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

In each of the paragraph plans below, one detail has nothing to do with the topic sentence; it is merely a bit of irrelevant information. Select the letter of the irrelevant detail in each plan. During the first week of classes, the college bookstore is wall-to-wall confusion.

• A) crowds of students pushing to get into the store
• B) cartons of books clogging the aisles
• C) students shouting their orders to harried salespeople
• D) attractive displays of calendars and other organizational tools
• E) separate, but unmarked, registers for cash, check, or credit-card sales

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Definitions:

Supporting Data

additional information or evidence used to reinforce or substantiate a claim, argument, or conclusion.

Quarterly Report

A financial statement issued by a company every three months, providing a summary of its operational and financial performance.

Technical Data

Information that pertains to the technical aspects of a product, service, or system, including specifications, measurements, and usage instructions.

Decision Makers

Individuals or groups responsible for making choices that will impact the outcomes of a situation or strategy.