Question

Read the rough-draft paragraph. Studies support the claim that volunteering on a regular basis actually benefits one’s general physical 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 1

At the beginning of the paragraph, the topic is about how volunteering is beneficial for one's general health as it may include minor-to-moderate physical activity and reduces chronic pain and heart disease symptoms. Then, it explains that not all voluntary work may fulfill this need due to their sedentary nature, and how such should be combined with actual physical activity. From there, the paragraph goes on to say which are examples of everyday activities that can be turned into exercise, which completely diverts from the original idea.

Therefore, your best answer is The paragraph contains sentences that wander from the main topic.