After each paragraph and topic statement, indicate whether the topic stated is too broad, too narrow, or correct by choosing the letter of the correct answer.
Every four years Martha likes to watch the Olympics. She gets very excited about watching the whole
world compete in different events. Her favorite events are swimming and gymnastics. When she was
younger she enjoyed watching swimming in the Olympics so much she dreamed of one day swimming in her own Olympic race. She also enjoys watching the opening ceremony and the parade of nations. Martha wishes the Olympics lasted for longer than two weeks.
The topic of this paragraph is stopping a nosebleed.
a. too broad
b. too narrow
c. the correct topic
c. the correct topic
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For each group of sentences, select the general sentence that includes all the specific details
given. Then choose the letter of the correct answer. Lydia always talks very loudly into her cell phone. Lydia uses her cell phone in restaurants, theaters, and even during religious services. Lydia interrupts conversations in order to answer her cell phone. a. Lydia never misses messages that come by cell phone. b. Lydia needs to learn her cell phone manners. c. Lydia thinks her cell phone is one of her most useful appliances. d. Lydia is a believer in new phone technology.
Soloman does not say very much yet Welty still manages to convey his character. How does Welty convey his character?
What will be an ideal response?
Cultura. Answer the following questions based on what you have learned in the Vistazos culturales sections.
The reasons high school dropouts give for making this choice are illuminating
Select the letter of the correct order for each set of details or sentences. (1) _____ Another 25.9 percent say only, “I was bored.” (2) _____ Having to support their families financially is the reason that 20 percent of young dropouts give. (3) _____ “I was failing too many classes,” say a whopping 27 percent. (4) _____ Two groups of dropouts tied for the second most common reason. (5) _____ Having to take care of a sick loved one full-time is the reason given by 25.9 percent. A) 1, 4, 5, 3, 2 B) 3, 4, 5, 1, 2 C) 5, 1, 3, 4, 2 D) 3, 4, 2, 5, 1