Select the letter of the most appropriate topic sentence for the
following group of supporting statements:
Books were everywhere; they were tucked neatly into shelves and lay in
stacks on the tables. I recognized most of the titles from my college
days. Many of the book covers were slightly torn, and the pages looked
frayed.
a. This was the home of a lover of literature.
b. The room gave the feeling of decay and disintegration.