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[passage-header]Read the passage and answer the question that follows:
Matsupaa - The Magic Remains[/passage-header] Dawn has not yet broken over the horizon, but Rosita is crossing the border. Rosita is a matsu woman. Her land, Matsupaa, lies partly in Ghana, and partly in Congo. Matsupaa has its own flag, language, traditions and festivals, but it is divided by an international border. Rosita crosses the border frequently to get from one part of her country to another, but she needs a special visa every time and it sometimes takes her forever to reach another part of her own country.
Today Rosita is making the crossing from her village Onista to the capital city Maru to attend the annual Matsupaa Kingdom Day. There will be a carnival, and the atmosphere is likely to be raucous and mad as most carnivals are. People in their ancestral costume of large billowing gowns, silver plated shirts and clanging, chunky bracelets move around noisily. Youngsters usually borrow their grandparents' clothes!
One of Matsupaa's celebrity citizens is Mopar Magutsu. He is active in the movement to save Matsu cultural identity. More and more young people are leaving Matsupaa for the west and Mopar wants to prevent his culture from dying out. He holds a lot of cultural programmes to initiate the young into the rich and colourful Matsu past. The future is bright only when we know the past with pride - is Mopar's firm belief.
Meanwhile, Rosita has reached the capital with her basket of knick-knacks and handcrafted pots and pans. She hopes to make a killing with the ever-present tourists.

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From whose point of view is the story told?

A
Mopar Magutsu

B
Rosita

C
Tourists

D
Narrator

Solution

The correct answer is Option D. The story has been told from the point of view of the narrator and the narrator introduces the characters and mentions the plot of the story. Options A, B and C are incorrect as Mopar, Rosita and the tourists are character in the story told by the narrator.
Question 2
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Identify the topic sentence:

As a result of depleting oil reserves and increasing environmental concerns, radical developments in car design have emerged. To find an alternative to conventional gasoline engines, researchers are experimenting with different types of fuels and engines. An engine which uses diesel oil instead of gasoline has been in existence for many years. There is also the gas turbine engine, which can utilize fuels made from gasoline, diesel oil, kerosene and other petroleum distillates. Finally, many automobile manufacturers are testing methanol as a fuel. Hopefully, a breakthrough in these areas will relieve the overstretched oil market as well as the environment.

A
As a result of depleting oil reserves and increasing environmental concerns, radical developments in car design have emerged.

B
Finally, many automobile manufacturers are testing methanol as a fuel.

C
Hopefully, a breakthrough in these areas will relieve the overstretched oil market as well as the environment.

D
To find an alternative to conventional gasoline engines, researchers are experimenting with different types of fuels and engines.

Solution

The correct topic sentence is Option A. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief. The paragraph is about finding alternate fuel options for locomotives due to declining oil reserves and the topic sentence mentions in appropriately. Options B and D are incorrect as they both depict one of the possibilities but not the overall idea. Option C is incorrect as it states a probable result but not the complete idea in brief.
Question 3
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Identify the topic sentence:

What do you prefer: oceans or lakes? Oceans and lakes have many similarities, but they also possess many differences. Both are water bodies, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans surround continents. Both are inhabited by plants and animals. The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller life-forms. Both are ideal places to visit and enjoy during your vacations.

A
What do you prefer: oceans or lakes?

B
Oceans and lakes have many similarities, but they also possess many differences.

C
Both are ideal places to visit and enjoy during your vacations.

D
Both are water bodies, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water.

Solution

The correct topic sentence is Option B. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and here Option B serves the purpose as the paragraph compares the lakes and oceans in various ways. Option A is incorrect as it introduces us to the paragraph but does not clearly mention the content in brief. Options C and D are incorrect as they only depict certain factors on which the lakes and oceans are compared and are a part of the paragraph but they do not suit the purpose of a topic sentence.
Question 4
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Read the following paragraph and identify the topic sentence:

Driving in winter can be less problematic if you take a few simple precautionary steps. Firstly, if you are planning to drive on snowy, icy roads, put on snow tires. Secondly, make sure you have enough antifreeze in your radiator. Next, add anti freeze to your windshield washer fluid to avoid the fluid freezing and breaking the container. Finally, carry tire chains, a spray-can to unfreeze door locks, and a windshield scraper in your car when driving in cold weather.

A
Finally, carry tire chains, a spray-can to unfreeze door locks, and a windshield scraper in your car when driving in cold weather.

B
Firstly, if you are planning to drive on snowy, icy roads, put on snow tires.

C
Driving in winter can be less problematic if you take a few simple precautionary steps.

D
No topic sentence

Solution

Option A - 'Finally, carry tire chains, a spray-can to unfreeze door locks, and a windshield scraper in your car when driving in cold weather.' is incorrect as the sentence talks more about the body of the paragraph and not the topic. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Firstly, if you are planning to drive on snowy, icy roads, put on snow tires.' is incorrect as this sentence gives a solution to the main topic of the paragraph. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Driving in winter can be less problematic if you take a few precautionary steps.' is the topic sentence, as the entire paragraph explains what the precautionary steps are. Thus option C is the correct answer.
Option D - Option D is incorrect as option C is the correct answer.
'Driving in winter can be less problematic if you take a few precautionary steps.'
Question 5
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Identify the topic sentence:
Throughout the centuries, some form of written communication has been utilized. In earlier times, people carved or painted messages on rocks. People then began writing on pieces of leather, which were rolled into scrolls. With the dawn of the Middle Ages, heavy paper called parchment was used for writing and books were laboriously hand-copied. With the advent of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, the modern printing industry came to life.

A
In earlier times, people carved or painted messages on rocks.

B
Throughout the centuries, some form of written communication has been utilized.

C
With the advent of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, the modern printing industry came to life.

D
With the dawn of the Middle Ages, heavy paper called parchment was used for writing and books were laboriously hand-copied.

Solution

The topic sentence of the given paragraph is Option B. A Topic Sentence depicts the content of a paragraph in brief. Here, the idea that writing was always used as a mean for communication is the central idea. Options A, C and D are incorrect as they all describe different ways in which writing has been used in different times and does not portray the central idea.
Question 6
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Identify the best topic sentence for the following paragraph:

In European universities, students do not need to attend classes. As a matter of fact, German professors usually do not even know the names of their students. On the contrary, in the United States, students must attend every class and may be penalized for not doing so. Additionally, in the European system, students usually only have to appear for one comprehensive examination after their four or five years of study. On the other hand, in the American system, each semester ends with an exam and there are numerous assignments, quizzes, and tests throughout the semester.

A
Students prefer to study in Europe rather than America.

B
University systems can vary considerably from country to country.

C
There is considerable debate as to which is better: the European education system or the American education system.

D
The American education system is more rigorous than the European education system.

Solution

The best topic sentence for the paragraph is Option B. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and in this option the diversity in university systems in depicted appropriately. Options A, C and D are incorrect as all of these options are bringing in a comparison between the two universities as to which one is better, but that is not the central idea of the paragraph. The paragraph just mentions about the two systems.
Question 7
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Identify the topic sentence:

The heart weighs approximately 11 ounces and is as big as a clenched fist. The heart of a man beats about 60 to 80 times a minute and about 40 million times a year. With each beat, it takes in nearly a quarter of a pint of blood; in the course of a single day, it pumps 2,200 gallons of blood, and in a single lifetime about 56 million gallons. What other engine is capable of performing such heavy work over such a long period of time without needing repairs? Without a doubt, the human heart is a small yet highly efficient piece of equipment.

A
The heart of a man beats about 60 to 80 times a minute and about 40 million times a year.

B
Without a doubt, the human heart is a small yet highly efficient piece of equipment.

C
The heart weighs approximately 11 ounces and is as big as a clenched fist.

D
What other engine is capable of performing such heavy work over such a long period of time without needing repairs?

Solution

The correct topic sentence is Option B as it depicts the size and the importantance of the heart in brief. The main role of a topic sentence is to depict the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and Option B does it appropriately. Options A and C are incorrect as each one of them is only describing one feature of the heart at a time and thus does not summarize the idea in a sentence. Option D is incorrect as it is a question and it actually functions to introduce the topic sentence.
Question 8
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Identify the topic sentence:

We all hate a messy room, but what's worse is cleaning it. The following is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, keep all items that do not have a designated place at the center of the room. Dispose of at least five things that you have not used within a year. Now find a location for each of the items you had placed in the center of the room. For the remaining items, try to squeeze them under your bed or into the back of your closet. See, that wasnt so hard!

A
We all hate a messy room, but what's worse is cleaning it.

B
The following is the perfect system for cleaning your room.

C
See, that wasnt so hard!

D
For the remaining items, try to squeeze them under your bed or into the back of your closet.

Solution

The correct topic sentence is Option B. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and here Option B serves the purpose as the paragraph describes process of cleaning your room. Option A is the introductory sentence but not the topic sentence as the paragraph describes the process of cleaning a room. Option C is incorrect as it concludes paragraph and does not depict the content of the paragraph. Option D is incorrect as it is only a step in the process mentioned.
Question 9
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Select a suitable topic sentence for the paragraph below:

For instance, people like the Eskimos, who live in places that have few trees, build temporary homes out of ice blocks. People who live in deserts, however, build houses out of mud or clay, which provide good insulation from heat and are readily available in their surroundings. In places where forests are plentiful, such as Northern Europe and Russia, homes are made out of wood. In the South Pacific, where there are many bamboo and palm trees, people use the tough, fibers of these plants to build their houses.

A
People usually build homes out of things that they find around them.

B
House construction in various parts of the world depends mainly on the availability of building materials.

C
The climatic conditions in an area determine the kind of homes people build.

D
The availability of trees is an important factor in the building of homes.

Solution

The correct topic sentence is Option C. A topic sentence states the point about topic the writer wishes to make about the subject. Here, the two main points are types of houses in the different parts of the world and the building materials of these houses. Option A is incorrect as the sentence is too general and is talking about 'building houses by people'. Option C is incorrect as this sentence specifies the climatic conditions directly. Option D is incorrect as it does not adhere to the essence of the paragraph.
Question 10
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Which option contains the best topic sentence?

A
Abraham Lincoln was an influential leader.

B
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809.

C
Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, was one of the most influential politicians in the history of America.

D
I am going to write about Abraham Lincoln.

Solution

The best topic sentence is Option C. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief. Here, the paragraph is about Abraham Lincoln and Option C introduces the paragraph appropriately. Options A and B are incorrect as they are information about Abraham Lincoln which can be a part of the paragraph individually but they do not serve the purpose of a topic sentence. Option D is incorrect as it does not adhere to the format of paragraph writing.

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Question 1

Mopar Magutsu

Rosita

Tourists

Narrator

Solution

Question 2

As a result of depleting oil reserves and increasing environmental concerns, radical developments in car design have emerged.

Finally, many automobile manufacturers are testing methanol as a fuel.

Hopefully, a breakthrough in these areas will relieve the overstretched oil market as well as the environment.

To find an alternative to conventional gasoline engines, researchers are experimenting with different types of fuels and engines.

Solution

Question 3

What do you prefer: oceans or lakes?

Oceans and lakes have many similarities, but they also possess many differences.

Both are ideal places to visit and enjoy during your vacations.

Both are water bodies, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water.

Solution

Question 4

Finally, carry tire chains, a spray-can to unfreeze door locks, and a windshield scraper in your car when driving in cold weather.

Firstly, if you are planning to drive on snowy, icy roads, put on snow tires.

Driving in winter can be less problematic if you take a few simple precautionary steps.

No topic sentence

Solution

Question 5

In earlier times, people carved or painted messages on rocks.

Throughout the centuries, some form of written communication has been utilized.

With the advent of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, the modern printing industry came to life.

With the dawn of the Middle Ages, heavy paper called parchment was used for writing and books were laboriously hand-copied.

Solution

Question 6

Students prefer to study in Europe rather than America.

University systems can vary considerably from country to country.

There is considerable debate as to which is better: the European education system or the American education system.

The American education system is more rigorous than the European education system.

Solution

Question 7

The heart of a man beats about 60 to 80 times a minute and about 40 million times a year.

Without a doubt, the human heart is a small yet highly efficient piece of equipment.

The heart weighs approximately 11 ounces and is as big as a clenched fist.

What other engine is capable of performing such heavy work over such a long period of time without needing repairs?

Solution

Question 8

We all hate a messy room, but what's worse is cleaning it.

The following is the perfect system for cleaning your room.

See, that wasnt so hard!

For the remaining items, try to squeeze them under your bed or into the back of your closet.

Solution

Question 9

People usually build homes out of things that they find around them.

House construction in various parts of the world depends mainly on the availability of building materials.

The climatic conditions in an area determine the kind of homes people build.

The availability of trees is an important factor in the building of homes.

Solution

Question 10

Abraham Lincoln was an influential leader.

Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809.

Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, was one of the most influential politicians in the history of America.

I am going to write about Abraham Lincoln.

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