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______________________________. Fruits are delicious. Examples of fruits are apples, oranges and bananas. Fruits have many vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Potassium. For these reasons, it is a good idea to eat lots of fruit.

What is the best topic sentence?

• Everyone loves fruits

• Fruit is a delicious food to eat

• Fruit is a healthy and tasty food

____________________. First, many schools require two or more years of foreign language study for graduation. Secondly, learning other languages helps us communicate with people from other countries. Also, knowing a foreign language can lead to job opportunities. Finally, for many people, studying foreign languages is fun! There are many reasons to learn a foreign language.

What is the best topic sentence?

• In the USA, many students study Spanish language.

• It is important to learn foreign languages.

• In college, people need to know foreign languages.

____________________. Children who have a cell phone can call for help in an emergency. Also, they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cell phones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cell phone.

What is the best topic sentence?

• There are many types of cell phones.

• Cell phones help children call friends and parents.

• Having a cell phone can help children in several ways.

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People should not drink soda. Soda is an unhealthy drink. It contains a lot of sugar. This is why soda is so delicious. Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious. For these reasons, people should avoid drinking soda.

Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

• This is why soda is so delicious.

• It contains a lot of sugar.

• Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious.

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The best pet to own is a fish. First, fish do not require a lot of space. Secondly, fish are easy to care for. Finally, there are many types of fish that are beautiful, large, small, and exotic, so an owner has many choices of which fish to get. Of course, some fish are ugly and strange. For all of these reasons, fish make excellent pets.

Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

• Secondly, fish are easy to care for.

• Finally, there are many types of fish that are beautiful, large, small, and exotic, so an owner has many choices of which fish to get.

• Of course, some fish are ugly and strange.

Children should not play video games. First, children should be active, so playing outside is better than playing video games. Secondly, many video games are violent. However, many video games are not violent. Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family. In conclusion, many activities are better for children than playing video games.

Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

• Secondly, many video games are violent.

• However, many video games are not violent.

• Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family.

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Walking is the best exercise. First, walking is free, so people don’t need to buy a gym membership to do it. Secondly, a person can walk wherever they live. Third, studies show that walking outside not only burns calories but also helps a person feel happy and optimistic. ________________________________.

What is the best conclusion sentence?

• For these reasons, walking is an excellent form of exercise.

• In conclusion, walking does not cost any money.

• In summary, many people love to walk.

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Families should take a vacation at least once a year. On vacation, families can spend time together without distractions from work and school. Also, during a trip, families can explore new places and activities together, which is fun. Finally, during their time away, families can relax together without the stresses of daily life. _________________________________.

What is the best conclusion sentence?

• In summary, families need vacations together to rest, do new activities, and enjoy each other’s company.

• In conclusion, families need vacations to see new places.

• Finally, vacations are good for single people too.

It is important to study history. History repeats itself, so learning about the past can help us make better decisions in the present. Also, knowing about important historical leaders, wars, and events can help us understand cultures, people, and politics in today’s world. Finally, learning about unusual people, places, and events in history is fascinating! _______________________.

What is the best conclusion sentence?

• In summary, history is a popular subject.

• This is why everyone loves history.

• In conclusion, there are many reasons people should study history.

Earthworms may be divided into three categories. The Endogeic or soil dwellers live in the top foot of soil. The Epigeic or litter dwellers live on the decomposing plant material in wooded area. The third type is the Anecic or the deep burrowers. The Anecic worm lives several feet under the ground. They drag organic matter from the surface to their burrows.

Which sentence would make the best conclusion to the end of this paragraph?

• These three types of worms have been given Greek names meaning "up from the earth", "within the earth", and "upon the earth".

• Earthworms live anywhere the climate is not too hot or too cold, or too wet or too dry.

• During cold months worms become dormant or move to warmer locations such as the compost pile.