(1) For several reasons, completing a two-year college degree is worth the investment of your time and your money. (2) For one thing, earning an associate's degree will be a significant accomplishment that will increase your self-esteem and your sense of pride in yourself. (3) These are the feelings that will encourage you to believe in yourself and inspire you to tackle new challenges that will
contribute to your personal growth. (4) Another good reason to finish a two-year degree is to empower yourself in your daily life. (5) By taking college courses, you will hone a variety of skills—such as reading skills, math skills, and critical thinking skills—that will help you do everything from better manage your finances to avoid falling victim to scam artists. (6) Perhaps most importantly, earning an associate's degree will give you an edge in a competitive job market. (7) Even if your degree does not directly relate to a specific job, the fact that you completed your education indicates to a prospective employer that you are a person who can learn, who possesses certain skills and abilities, and who can persevere to complete goals. (8) It is also a respected credential that will help you advance and continue to increase your earnings throughout your career.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.
A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 8
A
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Read the sentences and decide which letter (A, B, or C) correctly indicates the subject and verb in each. Did all of the teachers thank the bus drivers?
a. All, thank b. teachers, thank c. all, did thank
Circle the correct choice in each set of parentheses
The people in front (passed, past) the papers to the people in back. What will be an ideal response?
When preparing a summary, you should __________.
A. begin composing the summary before reading the entire document B. use direct quotations liberally C. rely on your personal interpretation D. verify that you have preserved the original message