Question

recognizing elements of a body paragraph
match each sentence with its role in a paragraph.
almost 700 bicyclists were killed by cars in 2011 (nhtsa).
for that reason, bikes should stay on bike paths in parks.
riding bicycles near cars is dangerous.
concluding sentence
topic sentence
evidence

Explanation:

1. "Almost 700 bicyclists were killed by cars in 2011 (NHTSA)." is factual data used to support a claim, so it is evidence.
2. "For that reason, bikes should stay on bike paths in parks." wraps up the argument by giving a final recommendation based on the preceding points, so it is a concluding sentence.
3. "Riding bicycles near cars is dangerous." states the main claim of the paragraph that the other sentences support, so it is a topic sentence.

Answer:

• Almost 700 bicyclists were killed by cars in 2011 (NHTSA): evidence
• For that reason, bikes should stay on bike paths in parks: concluding sentence
• Riding bicycles near cars is dangerous: topic sentence