Read the rough-draft paragraph. Studies support the claim that volunteering on a regular basis actually benefits one’s general p
hysical health. Depending on the needs of an organization, many volunteer opportunities can involve physical movement. Volunteers at a local soup kitchen may, for example, find themselves unloading truckloads of donated supplies. Other research related to volunteering and staying healthy found that volunteers often experienced decreased chronic pain and fewer symptoms of heart disease. Of course, not all volunteer positions involve physical exertion. Tasks involving minimal movement, such as answering phones, filing papers, and/or addressing envelopes, should be combined with some type of physical activity. Using the stairs instead of an elevator or walking to work instead of driving are examples of easy ways to integrate exercise into a daily routine. Which statement most accurately describes the issue(s) in this paragraph? The paragraph has punctuation, grammatical, and spelling errors. The paragraph is choppy and in need of transitions. The paragraph lacks supporting details. The paragraph contains sentences that wander from the main topic.
Answer: There are certain facts of life that we cannot change—the unavoidable “givens” of human existence: (1) everything changes and ends, (2) things do not always go according to plan, (3) life is not always fair, (4) pain is a part of life, and (5) people are not loving and loyal all the time.
