Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 41

Following are ten informal outlines. Complete any five of them by adding a third logical supporting point ( c ) that will parallel the two already provided ( a and b ).
1. College registration can be a confusing process.
a. Some classes fill quickly.
b. Several placement tests are needed.
c._________________________________________________________________________
2. People seek out comfort food at roadside diners.
a. Meatloaf sandwich
b. Baked macaroni and cheese
c._________________________________________________________________________
3. White lies are socially acceptable.
a. Avoid hurting a person's feelings
b. Avoid facing consequences
c._________________________________________________________________________
4. Back-to-school shopping can be expensive.
a. Backpack
b. Textbooks
c._________________________________________________________________________
5. Big-box stores such as Wal-Mart have everything shoppers need.
a. Supermarket
b. Pharmacy
c._________________________________________________________________________
6. Mike moved to Southern California to enjoy water sports.
a. He surfs.
b. He scuba dives.
c._________________________________________________________________________
7. A cell phone can be customized to fit the owner.
a. Ringtone
b. Wallpaper
c._________________________________________________________________________
8. Technology makes handling finances so much easier.
a. Automatic bill payments
b. Online banking services
c. _________________________________________________________________________
9. My boss has three qualities I admire.
a. Shrewdness
b. Intelligence
c._________________________________________________________________________
10. Traveling by air is stressful.
a. Security restrictions
b. Delayed flights
c._________________________________________________________________________