Read Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow It

question 2

Multiple Choice

Read paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it.
(1) For several reasons, completing a two-year college degree is worth the investment of your time and your money. (2) For one thing, earning an associate's degree will be a significant accomplishment that will increase your self-esteem and your sense of pride in yourself. (3) These are the feelings that will encourage you to believe in yourself and inspire you to tackle new challenges that will contribute to your personal growth. (4) Another good reason to finish a two-year degree is to empower yourself in your daily life. (5) By taking college courses, you will hone a variety of skills-such as reading skills, math skills, and critical thinking skills-that will help you do everything from better manage your finances to avoid falling victim to scam artists. (6) Perhaps most importantly, earning an associate's degree will give you an edge in a competitive job market. (7) Even if your degree does not directly relate to a specific job, the fact that you completed your education indicates to a prospective employer that you are a person who can learn, who possesses certain skills and abilities, and who can persevere to complete goals. (8) It is also a respected credential that will help you advance and continue to increase your earnings throughout your career.
-Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

• A) Sentence 1
• B) Sentence 2
• C) Sentence 8

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Definitions:

Sclerenchyma

A type of plant tissue specialized for support and strength, characterized by cells with thickened lignified walls.

Cutin

A waxy hydrophobic polymer present in the cell walls of plant epidermal cells, forming a protective barrier against environmental stress.

Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and provides structural support, formed after the primary xylem during growth.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that generates new phloem and xylem cells, contributing to the stem's radial growth.