English Skills 10th Edition by John Langan, Zoe Albright

Exercise 38

Major and minor ideas are mixed together in the two paragraphs outlined below.
Put the ideas in logical order by fi lling in the outlines.
Topic sentence: Living with an elderly parent has many benefits.
Advantages for elderly person
Live-in baby-sitter
Learn about the past
Advantages for adult children
Serve useful role in family
Help with household tasks
Advantages for grandchildren
Stay active and interested in young people
More attention from adults
a. ___________________________________________
(1) ___________________________________________
(2) ___________________________________________

b. ___________________________________________
(1) ___________________________________________
(2)___________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________
(1) ___________________________________________
(2) ___________________________________________