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The Kitchen

In the kitchen,
After the aimless
Chatter of the plates,
The murmuring of the stoves,
The chuckles of the water pipes,
And the sharp exchanges
Of the knives, forks and spoons,
Comes the serious quiet
When the sink slowly clears its throat,
And you can hear the occasional rumble
Of the refrigerator’s tummy
As it digests the cold.
How can you end this poem?

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For a full, healthy and useful life, sports are as important and necessary as work. They help us mentally, physically and emotionally, and help us to develop a healthy outlook towards life. Sports are very useful as a diversion for the mind. Most sports need skill and good judgment. Players not only develop their bodies but also develop their minds. Players must acquire the art of playing a game.

How does the reader know the topic of the paragraph?

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Introducing a topic is important because it ____________________.

Select the phrase that best completes the sentence.

Writing Standards (W.5.1)

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