Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 26

Write TB beside each statement that is too broad to be developed in an essay. Write OK beside the statement in each pair that is a clear, limited point.
1. _____ a. In many ways, sports are an important part of American life.
_____ b. Widespread gambling has changed professional football for the worse.
2. _____ a. Modern life makes people suspicious and unfriendly.
_____ b. A frightening experience in my neighborhood has caused me to be a much more cautious person in several ways.
3. _____ a. Toy ads on television teach children to be greedy, competitive, and snobbish.
_____ b. Advertising has bad effects on all of society.
4. _____ a. Learning new skills can be difficult and frustrating.
_____b. Learning to write takes work, patience, and a sense of humor.
5. _____ a. I didn't get along with my family, so I did many foolish things.
_____ b. Running away from home taught me that my parents weren't as terrible as I thought.