Question

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but it is still 36 million miles away. Mercury orbits the sun for 88 days. Because Mercury travels around the sun faster than the other planets, it was named after the quick messenger of the Roman gods.

Which of the following topic sentences best relates to the supporting details?

Mercury is known for its nearness to the sun. A
Planets in the solar system have many unique qualities.B
Mythology plays an important role in naming planets.C
There are many miles between every planet and the sun.D

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mythology plays an important role in naming planets.

Explanation:

This is the topic sentence that best relates to the supporting details. In this topic sentence, we build a connection between mythology and the names of planets. This introduces the idea that the two topics are strongly connected. The supporting details develop this idea, by explaining how Mercury is named after the messenger of the Roman gods.