Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 8

In each of the following items, specific ideas (details) are given but a general idea is unstated. Fill in each blank with a general heading that accurately describes the list provided.
EXAMPLE
General idea:
Specific ideas:
_______________________________________
washing dishes
preparing meals
taking out trash
dusting furniture
1. General idea:
Specific ideas:
_______________________________________
convenient work hours
short travel time to job
good pay
considerate boss
2. General idea:
Specific ideas:
_______________________________________
greed
cowardice
selfishness
dishonesty
3. General idea:
Specific ideas:
_______________________________________
the invitations
get the bride's gown
rent the tuxedos
hire a photographer
4. General idea:
Specific ideas:
_______________________________________
"Your cologne stinks."
"You look terrible."
"You've got no common sense."
"Your writing sucks."
5. General idea:
Specific ideas:
_______________________________________
"I love your hair."
"You look great in red."
"You're so smart."
"Your writing is outstanding."