Which of the following would be a good topic sentence for an example paragraph ? A. My aunt owns a champion thoroughbred jumper . B. Cross - country jumping requires three specific skills . C. If you want to be a good cross - country jumping competitor , you must train hard in two areas . D. In general , cross - country jumping is not a popular sport , but there are certain states where it is quite popular .

Arrange the sentences below to form a logical paragraph. an experienced rock climber knows that it takes a combination of knowledge and preparation to perform a successful climb. a successful climb begins with a proper foothold, carefully placing each foot on a ledge or crack then reaching for a solid hold, and finally pushing off. in addition to a proper foothold, a climber must be careful to check the integrity of the rock before stepping because it has to be solid clear through. a veteran climber judges the integrity of the rock and chooses not to climb on conglomerates, packed clay with lots of little rocks. but, such knowledge of rock is not the only preparation a skilled climber needs; equally important is the correct equipment. with these tools, knowledge of rock composition and equipment safety, a climber may experience many safe and enjoyable climbs.