Question

persuasive essay : prewriting
exercise essay
persuasive essay outline
thesis statement: lack of exercise is a problem because it causes heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
body paragraph 1
topic sentence: lack of exercise is a problem because it can cause heart...
body paragraph 2
topic sentence
body paragraph 3
topic sentence
conclusion
choose the correct answer
which should be used for the topic sentence of body paragraph 2?
secondly, lack of exercise can lead to obesity and weight gain.
walking is a great way to start exercising for a beginner with no experience.
raising a parakeet can be a fun a rewarding thing for a child.

Explanation:

The essay is about the problems of lack of exercise (thesis mentions heart disease, obesity, etc.). For Body Paragraph 2's topic sentence, we need a statement related to the essay's theme. The first option, "Secondly, lack of exercise can lead to obesity and weight gain," is relevant as it continues the discussion on lack of exercise's effects (matches the thesis's focus on health issues from inactivity). The second option is about a solution (walking) which is not a topic sentence for a body paragraph about problems. The third option is about raising a parakeet, unrelated to the essay's theme.

Answer:

The correct option is: "Secondly, lack of exercise can lead to obesity and weight gain." (the first option among the three choices)