Question

• Solar energy is more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels.
• Reading and writing are important academic tools.

Above you will find two (2) topic sentences. You must write a paragraph based on each sentence. Each paragraph must be seven (7) sentences in length. Label the paragraphs as Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2, respectively. Remember, a paragraph should have a topic sentence that states the main idea, supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.

Answer 1

Paragraph 1

The origin of fossil fuels can be traced down to millions of years back. However, with the rising environmental concern, fossil fuels are considered as pollution. Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy and take many years to from with a faster usage rate. In contrast solar energy is a renewable energy and available as long as sun exists. Solar panels unlike fossil fuels do not generate co2 which gets trapped in atmosphere causing global warming. Fossil fuels are costly s compared to solar energy. Solar energy makes a person independent, but for fossil fuels a person has to wait for the appropriate agencies to get procurement. Along with low cost, maintenance of solar energy is also low compared to fossil fuels. As discussed in this paragraph, the merits of solar energy compared to fossil fuels especially with the rising concerns of environment, solar energy is definitely a better source of energy than fossil fuels.

paragraph 2

The discussion on importance of reading and writing is very old. Reading and writing are important skills in finding a right job. Reading and writing makes a mind creative. These tools are like exercise to the brain and the brain sharpens with increased reading and writing. Reading and writing creates a well-established position in a society. People who cannot read and write are looked down as non-achievers in the society. Words that are written or read are the building blocks of life and they take an individual to heights of success. People who can read and write better are opinion makers and they cannot be manipulated. People who can read and write are seen as torch bearers of civilisation and liberty at many parts of the world. Hence reading and writing are important academic tools and they help an individual gain confidence and respect in a society.