Which of the Following Is True About Paragraph Design

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about paragraph design?

• A) Paragraphs should usually be longer than ten sentences.
• B) The topic sentence expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
• C) One-line paragraphs fail to emphasize major points in business messages.
• D) The most common paragraph arrangement begins with the supporting material followed by the topic sentence.
• E) The opening and closing paragraphs each need at least three sentences.

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Definitions:

Rate of Return

The gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost.

Investment Fluctuations

Variations in the amount of capital placed in different investments over time, often influenced by interest rates and economic conditions.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, serving as a broad measure of national economic activity.

Expansions

Phases in the business cycle where the economy is growing and real GDP is increasing.