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Yolanda

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If the main idea of a paragraph is not stated in a topic sentence, the reader should
 
  a. move on to the next paragraph.
   b. view the paragraph as transitional only.
   c. try to identify the topic and then infer the paragraph's main idea.
  d. determine whether the paragraph is the author's opinion only.

Question 2

The sentence that is most likely a topic sentence and not a detail is:
 
  a. Bone is one of the hardest materials in the body.
  b. First, consider the effects of calcium on the diet.
   c. For example, older women often experience osteoporosis.
   d. In contrast, cartilage is a type of connective tissue.



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C.mcnichol98

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a




Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!


Dominic

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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