Below, you will find a list of sentences. After each sentence, select true if the topic of the statement is suitable to form the basis of a single persuasive paragraph. If the topic of the statement in your textbook is unsuitable for a single persuasive paragraph, select false.

1. This museum should create more dinosaur exhibits.

True False

2. Daily exercise is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy.

True False

3. I think that rainy days are just awful.

True False

4. We should all pay more attention to local organizations that help the poor.

True False

5. An Audi is a cool car.

True False

6. Abraham Lincoln had a tremendous impact on American politics.

True False

7. We should listen to the Forest Ranger's warning.

True False

8. Modern culture is richer than ancient culture.

True False

9. I just know that Rocky is going to ace that test.

True False

10. Soccer is the best sport ever created.

True False

Two questions:

Where are your answers?

What does this mean: " If the topic of the statement in your textbook is unsuitable for a single persuasive paragraph, select false."?

1. True

2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. True

To determine whether each statement is suitable to form the basis of a single persuasive paragraph, we need to assess if the statement has a clear opinion or argument that can be supported with evidence and reasoning.

1. This museum should create more dinosaur exhibits.
- True. This statement expresses an opinion about what the museum should do and can be supported with reasons why more dinosaur exhibits would be beneficial.

2. Daily exercise is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy.
- True. This statement presents an argument about the benefits of daily exercise and can be supported with evidence and examples.

3. I think that rainy days are just awful.
- False. This statement is subjective and does not present a clear argument or opinion that can be developed into a persuasive paragraph.

4. We should all pay more attention to local organizations that help the poor.
- True. This statement expresses a call to action to support local organizations helping the poor and can be supported with reasons why this is important.

5. An Audi is a cool car.
- False. This statement is subjective and does not provide a clear argument or opinion that can be developed into a persuasive paragraph.

6. Abraham Lincoln had a tremendous impact on American politics.
- True. This statement presents an argument about Abraham Lincoln's impact on American politics and can be supported with evidence and examples.

7. We should listen to the Forest Ranger's warning.
- True. This statement expresses a call to action to heed the Forest Ranger's warning and can be supported with reasons why it is important to do so.

8. Modern culture is richer than ancient culture.
- True. This statement presents an argument about the richness of modern culture compared to ancient culture and can be supported with evidence and examples.

9. I just know that Rocky is going to ace that test.
- False. This statement is subjective and does not present a clear argument or opinion that can be developed into a persuasive paragraph.

10. Soccer is the best sport ever created.
- True. This statement presents an argument about soccer being the best sport and can be supported with evidence and examples.