Which statement about topic sentences is true?

A. They are present in all paragraphs.
B. They are not related to the main idea of the paragraph.
C. They often state the main idea of a paragraph.
D. They usually begin with the phrase "The main idea is."


Answer: C

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The widely used definition of intelligence, which appeared in a statement signed by 52 experts, emphasizes which of the following?

a. ability to hear and understand music b. practical ability to solve concrete problems on the street c. ability to reason, solve problems, and think abstractly d. stages of formal operational thought

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