Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 37

In each scratch outline, cross out the two items that do not support the opening point. These items must be omitted in order to achieve paragraph unity.
1. Overweight dogs are more likely to develop health problems.
a. These dogs can develop arthritis.
b. They can develop diabetes.
c. Owners shouldn't feed their dogs table scraps.
d. Heart disease is another problem.
e. Overweight cats are also at risk.
2. The community shelter provides needed services.
a. Emergency housing is available.
b. The food bank is located two blocks away.
c. Medical care is offered at no charge.
d. Receives funding from the government.
e. Substance abuse counseling is offered.
3. My husband Tom takes several medications.
a. He takes pills for hypertension.
b. He takes insulin for type 2 diabetes.
c. His doctor wants him to exercise more.
d. He takes pills for high cholesterol.
e. He started eating oatmeal for breakfast.
4. Teens have many opportunities to volunteer.
a. They can help at animal shelters.
b. They don't know how to help.
c. They can start a recycling project.
d. They can write letters to soldiers.
e. They don't have time to volunteer.
5. Jena planned an affordable birthday party for her daughter.
a. She held the party in the city's beautiful garden pavilion.
b. Her daughter's best friend came down with chickenpox.
c. She baked cupcakes and had guests decorate them.
d. She bought an overpriced cake last year.
e. She planned old-fashioned games.