Question

Read this body paragraph from a research-based essay.'Just as most high school students have a choice in what interests to pursue, their parents also have a choice. They must decide what role to play in nurturing their teens’ interests. According to research, a parent’s behavior toward a child engaged in an extracurricular activity directly affects the child’s behavior. Dr. Yuma Blankenship states that a parent’s behavior, such as emotional support and modeling, can influence a child’s beliefs and value system both in and out of the activity that the child is participating in (Knight 7).'Which statement is the best evaluation of this paragraph?a. The paragraph is sound but needs more supporting evidence to be complete.b. The paragraph does not have a topic sentence, so it is only partially complete.c. The paragraph needs to be completely revised, since it lacks focus and clarity.d. The paragraph is less effective after the first sentence because of its disconnected ideas.

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement which is the best evaluation of this paragraph is:

a. The paragraph is sound but needs more supporting evidence to be complete

Explanation:

• The option a is correct as in this paragraph the writer has told us that the parents must choose how to play their roles in the development of interests of their children. The paragraph is written well but lacks complete supporting evidence. It should include some examples to make it a comprehensive one.
• The option b is not correct as the paragraph has a topic sentence.
• The option c is also not correct as the paragraph is focused and has clarity as it is about the role of parents in the interest development of their children.
• The option d is incorrect as the first sentence is not disconnected from the whole discussion rather it is relevant to the whole idea of the paragraph.