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. Living to an extreme old age can be difficult.
B. Inability to get around can hamper the spirit.
C. Inability to live in their own homes creates a void for older people.
D. Losing adult children can be overwhelming to the elderly.
E. Suffering from more than one illness is depressing.
F. Paying for living expenses can compete with the cost of medication.


Answer: A

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