What Do Most Business Writers Use as the First Sentence

question 36

Multiple Choice

What do most business writers use as the first sentence in a paragraph?

• A) Supporting sentence
• B) Transitional sentence
• C) Topic sentence
• D) Pivoting sentence

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Definitions:

Express or Implied Agreement

A mutual understanding between parties to a contract where terms are specifically stated (express) or suggested by actions or circumstances (implied).

Partnership Capital

Funds contributed by partners to a partnership for the purpose of financing its operations, shared according to the partnership agreement.

Majority of Partners

The term "majority of partners" refers to more than half of the individuals in a partnership who hold the power to make decisions binding the partnership.

Limited Partner

A partner who may not actively participate in the management of the firm, but has limited liability.