#2: Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the question. (1) What is a gentleman? (2) A gentleman is just what the word impli
es—a gentle man. (3) A gentleman does not indulge his temper or run roughshod over others. (4) He is considerate of those around him and tries to keep relationships running smoothly. (5) Even though a gentleman was often the butt of jokes in the Old West, his sensibilities made him admirable. Select the correct answer. Which numbered sentence is the topic sentence? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
A gentleman is a man who does not cower to outside forces, he is strong and true to his word. He does the right thing, even if the right thing does not seem the popular thing. His strength of character is apparent in his presence as he enters a room and exerts not arrogance, but confidence that is contagious to others. A true gentleman never lacks a friend, because a true gentleman is a friend. The word 'Gentle' in gentleman is not in the sense that he is soft, but that with his confidence and aura, others might feel comfortable in his presence
Although Auggie’s mom acts encouraging as he leaves with the kids for the tour in Wonder, her face conveys the deep sense of worry that she feels about placing Auggie in this new situation.
