Topic se Mastery Test
3
Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the question.
(1) One final effect of radio and television on the English
language should be noted. (2) There is no doubt that these
great media of Information have considerably reduced the time
that used to be devoted to reading. (3) Radio and television may
enhance the spoken word. (4) However, they may develop
audiences who do not know how to think Independently.
Select the correct answer.
Which numbered sentence is the topic sentence?
OA. 1
OB.2
OC. 3
OD.4

Read the passage from a raisin in the sun. mama: lord have mercy, baby. you done gone and bought your grandmother a hat? travis (very proud): open it! she does and lifts out an elaborate, but very elaborate, wide gardening hat, and all the adults break up at the sight of it. ruth: travis, honey, what is that? travis (who thinks it is beautiful and appropriate): it's a gardening hat! like the ladies always have on in the magazines when they work in their gardens. beneatha (giggling fiercely): travis—we were trying to make mama mrs. miniver—not scarlett o'hara! mama (indignantly): what's the matter with you all! this here is a beautiful hat! (absurdly.) i always wanted me one just like it! which word or phrase from the text best supports the idea that the adults think the hat is inappropriate? “have mercy” (giggling fiercely) (indignantly) “what’s the matter”