GED Reasoning Through Language ArtsExtended Response (Essay)Easy
A student is outlining an argumentative essay on the benefits of community gardening programs. They plan to dedicate one body paragraph to the environmental advantages. Which of the following details would be LEAST relevant to include in that specific paragraph?
- AIncreased biodiversity and habitat creation for pollinators.
- BBetter stormwater management through permeable green spaces.
- CReduced carbon footprint due to local food production.
- DImproved access to fresh, healthy produce for low-income residents.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Improved access to fresh, healthy produce for low-income residents.
Improved access to fresh produce for low-income residents is a social or health benefit, not an environmental one. The other options directly relate to environmental advantages.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Directly relates to environmental benefits by supporting ecosystems.
- B. Directly relates to environmental benefits by managing water resources.
- C. Directly relates to environmental benefits by reducing transportation emissions.
Paragraph Unity
The principle that all sentences in a paragraph should contribute to and support a single, central idea or topic, typically stated in the topic sentence.
- Ensures clarity and focus within a paragraph.
- Avoids including irrelevant or tangential information.
- Helps the reader follow the argument without distraction.
Memory trick: Unity Unifies Under One Ultimate Idea.