INSTRUCTIONS: Study each group of related sentences. Choose the most general statement that could be a topic sentence for each group. (Remember that all the other sentences will support that one topic idea.)Topic sentence:

A. The new-car buyer needs to investigate features like manual or automatic transmission.
B. The prospective owner needs to decide between a small or large car.
C. Buying a new car means doing some homework first.
D. The buyer must decide on options such as a GPS system or a CD player.
E. The new-car buyer should read about the repair records of different models.
F. Part of the homework includes checking a dealer's reputation for honesty and good service.


Answer: C

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