1. First, I need to think about what I would be successful at as a career. Next, I need to research that career and see what kin
d of degree I need and what kind of salary I can make. Finally, I need to meet with an advisor to make sure that I am taking the right courses for my major. These are the goals I have set for myself during this semester. What is missing from this paragraph? A. transitional devices
B. All parts of the paragraph are included.
C. a concluding sentence
D. a topic sentence
2. There are several reasons why creating a plan for studying will benefit the student. First, knowing what to study and how much material needs to be covered will help create a schedule. This schedule will keep the student from having to cram too much information in too short a time. The student also needs to plan where he should study. Being in a quiet place without distractions will help the study session be productive. To get the most out of studying for an exam, a plan can help. Which of the following options would be considered the concluding sentence?
A. To get the most out of studying for an exam, a plan can help.
B. Being in a quiet place without distractions will help the study session be productive.
C. There are several reasons why creating a plan for studying will benefit the student.
D. This schedule will keep the student from having to cram too much information in too short a time.
3. Can you imagine a world without music? No sounds of excitement during a movie. No jazz in the background of a club. Silence in the car as you drive. Can you imagine television with no music? Or how quiet a shopping mall would be without the radio playing as you shop? How can the writer revise this introduction?
A. No revisions are needed.
B. Add a thesis statement.
C. Add an opening device to get readers' attention.
D. Remove the questions from the introduction.
1. Option D - a topic sentence. Notice how the paragraph from the second question begins with the sentence "<span>There are several reasons why creating a plan for studying will benefit the student." The first paragraph does not start with a sentence which expresses its main idea, it just jumps right into details about picking a career.
2. Option A - To get the most out of studying for an exam, a plan can help. This sentence restates the main idea and ends the paragraph.
3. Option B - Add a thesis statement. This paragraph does not contain a statement to summarize its purpose. It lacks a thesis.</span>
The ancient Babylon (located in west Asia), ancient Egypt (located in north Africa), the ancient India， which is located in the South Asia and China which is located in east Asia.
The author wants to show that even though the Monkey King thinks he is an important ruler and is equal to the others, the other deities just consider him a monkey (and he might not be as important as he thinks he is).
