Practice 2: Writing Topic Sentences That Are Neither Too Broad Nor Too Narrow

PRACTICE 2 Writing Topic Sentences That Are Neither Too Broad Nor Too Narrow

In the following five practice items, three of the topic sentences are either too broad or too narrow, and two of them are OK. Rewrite the three weak sentences to make them broader or narrower as needed.

EXAMPLE: Life can be tough for soldiers when they come home.
NARROWER: We are not providing our returning soldiers with enough help in readjusting to civilian life.
  1. I take public transportation to work.
  2. Because of state and national education budget cuts, schools are having to lay off teachers and cut important programs.
  3. College is challenging.
  4. I would like to be successful in life.
  5. Having a positive attitude improves people’s ability to function, improves their interactions with others, and reduces stress.

Question

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Practice 2: Rewrite the three weak sentences to make them broader or narrower as needed.