Check the Following Paragraphs for Unity

question 31

Multiple Choice

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the letter of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph.
-(1) All parents want their kids to be safe, happy, and healthy. (2) Therefore, they should make sure that their children learn how to swim. (3) Swimming is fun, and most children enjoy playing in the water once they conquer their fears and improve their swimming skills. (4) Even more important, though, knowing how to swim is a crucial skill that could well save a child's life. (5) When children know how to swim, they are better able to save themselves in the event they fall into a swimming pool or off of a boat. (6) Safety-conscious parents will also make sure that their kids wear bicycle helmets to protect their fragile heads. (7) Finally, kids should know how to swim because it's a great form of exercise. (8) Too many children in our society are overweight, and swimming could be an enjoyable way to help them shed excess pounds.

• A) sentence 6
• B) sentence 7
• C) sentence 8

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors towards other people in society, based on social norms, cultural practices, and laws.

Cultural Disparities

Differences in cultural resources and status that exist within and between societies, often reflecting inequalities in access to wealth, healthcare, education, and opportunities.

Age At Puberty

The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

Growth Spurt

A rapid period of physical growth, often occurring during puberty, where children significantly increase in height and weight.