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The following group of four items includes one topic, one main idea, and two supporting details. Select the correct label for each statement: A. One or two cups of coffee a day relieve drowsiness and can increase concentration. B. Drinking a cup of coffee before a workout boosts strength and fights muscle fatigue. C. The effects of drinking coffee. D. Coffee, when consumed in reasonable amounts, can produce positive effects on the body.

To decide whether or not to take a job, consider several key factors.

Which of the following details is not a relevant statement of support for the main idea? Main idea: My father’s boss is an unpleasant man to work for.

Using context clues for help, write the letter of the best meaning for each underlined word.

Which of the following details is not a relevant statement of support for the main idea? Main idea: Schools should eliminate the summer vacation.

Which of the following details is not a relevant statement of support for the main idea? Main idea: Some people have very poor telephone manners.

Which of the following details is not a relevant statement of support for the main idea? Main idea: There are some simple ways to save money at the supermarket.

The best way to catch grammar and punctuation errors in your paper is to read it silently.

It is a fallacy to assume that if one event happens before another, then the first event is the cause of the second one. Actually, the two events may be completely unrelated.

Certain marine bacteria contain chemical that produce light. Passengers sailing at night in the Indian Ocean often pass through “glowing seas” illuminated by countless bacteria.