Choose the job performed by the topic sentence of a paragraph. Group of answer choices

The topic sentence expands and elaborates on the topic with great detail.

The topic sentence sets the stage for what will be discussed in the paragraph.

The topic sentence ties up all loose ends in the paragraph.

Read the sentence: though margo moved as slowly as a snail in the morning, she somehow ended up being the shining star at the corporations breakfast meeting. which phrase from the sentence is an example of the authors use of simile? a) being the shining star b) somehow ended up c)the corporations breakfast meeting d)moved as slowly as a snail

It's timed! overpopulation can affect the natural environment • limiting land available for crops.• lowering the standard of living.• causing the destruction of forests.• worsening sanitation in cities.

Shape 1 and shape 2 are plotted on a coordinate plane. which statement about the shapes is true? a. shape 1 and shape 2 are not congruent.b. a translation will prove that shape 2 is congruent to shape 1.c. a rotation and a translation will prove that shape 2 is congruent to shape 1.d. a reflection, a rotation, and a translation will prove that shape 2 is congruent to shape 1.