Which of the Following Statements About the Elements of a Paragraph

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the elements of a paragraph is true?

• A)A topic sentence need not be related to the general idea of the paragraph.
• B)Transitions tie together related points and ease the shift from one distinct thought to another.
• C)The topic sentence provides examples, evidence, and clarification of the general idea.
• D)A support sentence need not be related to the general idea of the paragraph, but must be more specific than the topic sentence.
• E)A transition provides examples, evidence, and clarification of the general idea.

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

A thin layer of Earth's crust that lies beneath the ocean basins, composed mainly of basalt.

Elevation

The vertical distance of an object above or below a reference datum (usually mean sea level); generally the height of a ground point above sea level.

Green Mineral Olivine

A common silicate mineral found in the Earth's mantle, recognized by its olive-green color.

Continental Crust

The thick, generally granitic part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents and continental shelves, distinguished from the denser, thinner oceanic crust.