Read the following paragraph, which is missing a topic sentence: When I open a new book, the sharp smell of fresh paper and ink sends a shiver of
anticipation up my spine. When I need comfort, the creased pages of a favorite paperback
feel like holding the hand of an old friend. A book can tell many stories, but an e-reader only
one.
Which is the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph?
O There are books in every room of my house.
Reading is a wonderful way to pass the time.
O Physical books offer pleasures that e-books cannot supply.
Most books published today are available in both physical and electronic versions.

The correct answer is Physical books offer pleasures that e-books cannot supply.

Explanation:

Topic sentences are key in paragraphs because these state briefly the focus of the paragraph and help the reader anticipate the topic of the paragraph. In the case of the paragraph presented, this refers to the benefits and pleasures of physical books as it is explained in " the creased pages of a favorite paperback feel like holding the hand of an old friend" in contrast to e-books as explained in "but an e-reader only one". According to this, an appropriate topic sentence should mention books and e-books and their contrast; this occurs in "Physical books offer pleasures that e-books cannot supply."

today we'd use social media to quickly spread a controversial idea, but in the eighteenth century, the printed pamphlet was highly effective. and thomas paine took full advantage of it. on january 9, 1776, when paine published his pamphlet, "common sense," he wanted to push the american people toward independence from britain. it ultimately ignite the american revolution. thomas paine argued that the monarchy was evil and should be rejected as a form of government. to underscore his point, he cited the bible to argue his case -- in judges 8: 22-23: "the israelites said to gideon, 'rule over us, you and your son and your ' gideon told them, 'i will not rule over you. the lord will rule over you'" (nrsv).