I went to Florida to visit some friends for summer vacation. ...

[bobbie]

I went to Florida to visit some friends for summer vacation. First I went to the hotel. Then I met my friends at the beach.
 
  a. Time/chronological order
  b. Spatial order
 c. Order of importance
 d. None of the above

Question 2

Subject: Differences between cats and dogs Possible thesis statements:
 
  a. Cats' and dogs' personalities are like night and day.
 b. Before choosing a pet, really think about what you want: a picky eater or a pet that picks at everything on or under your kitchen table.
  c. Cats and dogs have different personalities, enjoy doing different activities, and look forward to eating their meals their way, so it is important to consider your needs and what responsibilities you are willing to take on before choosing a pet.
  d. Cats and dogs have many differences.

[lkanara2]

Answer to Question 1

a
RATIONALE: Academic writing should have a logical flow to it . . . one that the audience does not have to second-guess.

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: A thesis contains the main idea and the significance of the main idea. In many cases, there are three points that represent the significance of the main ideas. These three points form the basis of the body paragraphs.

[bobbie]

Excellent

[jojobee318]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it