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. Advanced medical care ensures good health in later years.
B. Crafts provide hours of pleasure for retired adults.
C. Because they have few responsibilities outside the home, they have time to enjoy doing jobs around the house.
D. They often take enjoyable classes like square dancing.
E. America's older adults often enjoy retirement.


Answer: E

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