Question

Which statement best traces the development of a central idea from one paragraph to the next?

The first paragraph discusses what unifies Americans; the second describes America’s uniqueness among nations.
The first paragraph discusses America’s diversity; the second gives examples.
The first paragraph discusses conflict in America; the second discusses solutions.
The first paragraph discusses America’s diversity; the second discusses the wealth of recent immigrants.

Answer 1

The first paragraph discusses America’s diversity; the second gives examples.

This best shows a central idea (diversity) introduced and then developed with supporting examples.