Read the topic sentence below from a body paragraph of an essay on personal finance. Then, choose which of the sentences that follow provide a detail that is NOT related to the main point of the topic sentence.
The first step is to make a list of goals.
A. The main objective is to make the list as complete as possible.
B. Your goals may be short-term or long-term, and they may be expensive or inexpensive items.
C. When listing goals, be sure to consider the most important financial issues, including housing, education, health, and retirement.
D. Finding a job with retirement benefits is a smart choice.
2. Read the body paragraph below from an essay on personal finance. The topic sentence has been underlined. Then, choose which of the sentences below would provide the STRONGEST additional supporting detail to the paragraph.
The first step is to make a list of goals. Your goals may be short-term or long-term, and they may be expensive or inexpensive items. The main objective is to make the list as complete as possible. When listing goals, be sure to consider the most important financial issues, including housing, education, health, and retirement.
A. Many schools offer financial aid packages.
B. Beware of credit cards that have low introductory rates that may go up without notice.
C. Providing for children is another financial goal that many people need to plan for.
D. Listing financial goals is an important first step.
3.
Read the paragraph below from an essay on retirement. The topic sentence is underlined. Then, choose the best revision strategy for improving the paragraph.
Set goals effectively by focusing on the big picture. Although retirement may seem far away, it could last for twenty or more years, so it requires early planning. Home purchases, education, and the cost of raising children are all big financial commitments. Tuition for four years at a private college may cost as much as $500,000 by 2030. Prioritize large, important goals ahead of smaller wish list items such as getting a new cell phone or buying expensive clothes.
A. Revise the topic sentence.
B. Revise the paragraph so that all supporting details relate to the topic sentence.
C. Add transitional words for better connections between sentences.
D. Rearrange the sentences in the paragraph to improve the organization
