Which of the following would be a good topic sentence for a classification paragraph?
A. There are three main types of marine mammals known as
pinnipeds that frequent Ano Nuevo Point on the central California
coast.
B. My new necklace has three parts.
C. Normally, Miles Davis plays his trumpet with a soft, gentle tone,
but there are some times when he lets it rip.
D. The Flying Karamazov Brothers put on a circus show unlike any
other.

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.

Which type of map best shows differences in elevation?