Read this sentence.

martin loves the sport of baseball, but is worried that his skills will not progress to the level of precision and accuracy required of a major leaguer.

the scenario above is best developed by which of the following topic sentences?

baseball is a beloved, but complex sport that requires players to continuously advance their skills for big league play.

baseball is a sport loved by many fans and players, but it is not easily played by those without the necessary skills.

baseball is a difficult sport to advance in, especially without support from coaches who can improve players' skills.

baseball is a fun sport, but not many people have the skills or patience to continue to advance in the game.

One person's trash is another person's treasure. instead of discarding unwanted appliances, tools, or clothes, try selling or donating them. karen wants to explain that discarding means "throwing away." which of the following passages has karen written correctly? "one person's trash is another person's treasure. instead of discarding . . throwing away . . unwanted appliances, tools, or clothes, try selling or donating them." "one person's trash is another person's treasure. instead of discarding--throwing away--unwanted appliances, tools, or clothes, try selling or donating them." "one person's trash is another person's treasure. instead of discarding [throwing away] unwanted appliances, tools, or clothes, try selling or donating them." "one person's trash is another person's treasure. instead of discarding (throwing away) unwanted appliances, tools, or clothes, try selling or donating them."