Answers to Post 4 Exercises
Exercise 1
Read the following paragraphs carefully. Underline the supporting sentences.
3.) Use of the internet has grown very quickly. In 1983, there were 562 computers connected to the Internet. By the turn of the century, there were 72.3 million computers in 247 countries on-line. Experts say that the Internet is now growing at a rate of approximately 40 percent a year. As time goes on, the Internet is becoming more and more popular.
4.) Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. First, fruits and vegetables are packed with the vitamins and minerals you need to keep your body functioning smoothly. In addition, they give you the carbohydrates you need for energy. Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber to help your digestive system work properly. Finally, many scientists believe that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables can help fight diseases. If you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, you’ll enjoy a better health.
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Exercise 2
Select the items in the following list that you think would make good supporting details for the topic sentence. (There may be more than three supporting details.)
Some people think tsunamis are the worst type of natural disaster that can hit a region. (Topic sentence)
2. Their main weapon is the high wind that accompanies them.
3. They may assault an area already devastated by a coastal earthquake.
4. The shaking occurs when a fault in deep rock layers slips or gives way.
5. They can lift an entire house and twirl it around in the air.
6. The massive weight of water can sweep away protective barriers as well as buildings.
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Exercise 3
A major supporting sentence is missing from the paragraphs below.
Three possible major supporting sentences are given in the list. Fill in the blank in the paragraph with the most suitable major supporting sentence.
1. Even when we live far away, there are still many ways to help people in a country that suffers a natural disaster. ... [missing supporting sentence] … We
can also organize community events to raise money and supplies to send
through the Red Cross. And almost everyone has clothes and blankets they
can donate, to help people who have lost their homes. Even students in
school can do a lot to help people across the world who are in need.
a. One of the best ways to start is to raise money through a school fundraiser.
b. All go over as tourists to view the damage, and take lots of pictures.
c. The question is whether it’s our job to help other people or not.
2. Every
good friend you have should show some important qualities. Strong
loyalty is one of the best traits of a friend, because that means he or
she will always stand up for you. ... [missing supporting sentence] …
And most of all, a friend is willing to forgive you if you make a
mistake and are sorry about it. When you both show these important
attitudes to each other, you will be friends for many years.
a. Friendships sometimes don’t last, because people change.
b. Honesty is another good quality. It creates trust and confidence between friends.
c. Competing with a friend will often create hard feelings.
3. Computers
and tablets are being used more and more for studying in school for
several reasons. One reason is that students will grow up in a world
where they will be using computers for most jobs. So they need to learn
to use computers as early as they can. ... [missing supporting sentence] … And
some companies are even making textbooks into files that can be used on
tablets. Computers are now being used all through society, so it’s not
surprising that their use in schools is also growing.
a. People can learn computers later in life and still find jobs.
b. There’s nothing students enjoy more than using interactive multimedia text during class.
c. Computer games are also used to help students learn thinking and reasoning skills.