Asked by Lainey Arbogast on Sep 27, 2024

The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select "keep" or "drop" for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time.
His mother complained when he didn't practice.

A) Keep
B) Drop

Gilberto

A given name of Portuguese or Italian origin, often signifying someone with a bright or shining pledge.

Trumpet

a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and bright, penetrating tone, played by blowing air through closed lips to produce a buzzing sound.

  • Discern supporting ideas that have relevance to a stated topic sentence.
  • Consider the role of continuous practice and relentless perseverance in the refinement of abilities.