Weegy: A paragraph is defined as group of sentences that center on a single idea. User: Since the desert air was so dry, the bread quickly turned stale. In this sentence, which word serves as a clue that there is cause and effect? A. Since B. Stale C. So D. Quickly Weegy: Since the desert air was so dry, the bread quickly turned stale. The word "Since" serves as a clue that there is cause and effect. User: What idea is implied in this paragraph? A. Teresa does not sleep well at night. B. Teresa was bit by bugs on her last picnic. C. Teresa does not like going on picnics. D. Teresa often runs out of bug spray. (More)

Weegy: Jack killed the giant because he sold the cow for magic beans. -is a statement about fairy tales that suggests an indirect cause. User: Which one of the following statements about a topic sentence and a main idea is accurate? A. A topic sentence is the central idea of a paragraph, while a main idea is the central idea of an entire text. B. A topic sentence and a main idea are always the same thing. C. A topic sentence does not change position, but the main idea can be found in multiple places. D. A topic sentence is found in the introduction, while a main idea is found in the conclusion. (More)

Weegy: On the other hand: indicates that a contrast is being made. (More)

Weegy: A paragraph is defined as group of sentences that center on a single idea. User: The system of checks and balances failed under Andrew Jackson when he Weegy: The system of checks and balances failed under Andrew Jackson when he acted against a ruling of the Supreme Court. User: The _______ form of city government merges executive and legislative functions in a single group of officials. Weegy: The COMMISSION form of city government merges executive and legislative functions in a single group of officials. (More)