Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 29

Write TN beside each statement that is too narrow to be developed in an essay. Write OK beside the statement in each pair that is a clear, limited point.
1. _____ a. I had squash, tomatoes, and corn in my garden last summer.
_____ b. Vegetable gardening can be a frustrating hobby.
2._____ a. The main road into our town is lined with billboards.
_____ b. For several reasons, billboards should be abolished.
3. _____a. There are now more single-parent households in our country than ever before.
_____b. Organization is the key to being a successful single parent.
4._____ a. My first job taught me that I had several bad work habits.
_____ b. Because I was late for work yesterday, I lost an hour's pay and was called in to see the boss.
5. _____ a. Americans abuse alcohol because it has become such an important part of their personal and public celebrations.
_____ b. Consumption of wine, beer, and hard liquor increases in the United States every year.