Question

Apply expository techniques to develop the topic in the paragraphs from a student’s draft text.
Select the detail from each drop-down menu that BEST develops the topic.

Student Draft Text (Inline Choice)
The bottlenose dolphin is a marine mammal that lives in oceans around the world. Dolphins are known for being intelligent and social animals.

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The bottlenose dolphin is a carnivore.

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In coastal areas, dolphins are often seen swimming in groups near boats and shorelines.

Answer 1

Select 1 (best develops “Dolphins are known for being intelligent and social animals.”):
- "For example, they use complex vocalizations and echolocation to communicate and cooperate while hunting, often working together to herd fish into tight schools."
Why: This gives a concrete example and evidence of intelligence and social behavior, using specific actions (vocalizations, echolocation, cooperative hunting) that illustrate the general claim.

Select 2 (best develops “The bottlenose dolphin is a carnivore.”):
- "Their diet consists mainly of fish, squid, and crustaceans, which they catch using rapid swimming, teamwork, and precise echolocation."
Why: This provides a clear, factual elaboration of what being a carnivore means for dolphins and adds detail about how they obtain their food, developing the topic with definition and supporting facts.