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bobthebuilder

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In business writing, the topic sentence of a paragraph is
 
  A) usually implied and is rarely included in the paragraph.
  B) generally explicit and is often the first sentence in the paragraph.
  C) often vague and is usually placed in the middle of the paragraph.
  D) most often understated and normally is the last sentence in the paragraph.
  E) used to present specific data for the reader.

Question 2

Words such as nevertheless, however, but, and therefore
 
  A) are called pointer words.
  B) introduce modifiers.
  C) occur only in complex sentences.
  D) are useful for making transitions.
  E) are used as connotative words.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) In business writing, the topic sentence is generally explicit and is often the first sentence in the paragraph.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Conjunctions such as nevertheless, however, but, and therefore are useful for connecting one paragraph, phrase, or sentence to another.




bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Gracias!


marict

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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