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. Lasagna is made with wide noodles, Italian meat sauce, and various cheeses.
B. Spaghetti, a common dish, is made with different kinds of sauces.
C. Ravioli is a noodle sandwich patty that is filled with meat or cheese.
D. Fettuccine consists of long, narrow noodles covered with a red or white Italian sauce.
E. Italian food has many variations of pasta dishes.


Answer: E

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