In each of the following groups, one statement is the point, and the other statements are support for the point. Identify each point with a P and each statement of support with an S.

Group 1

A. That neighborhood is a bad place to live.

B. The schools do not have a good reputation.

C. There is a lot of crime in the neighborhood.

D. Gang members wearing different colors can be seen on the streets.

Group 2

A. A number of problems are associated with credit cards.

B. Having a credit card tempts people to spend far more than they should.

c. Many credit cards charge a hefty annual fee and also charge penalties for late payments.

D. More people fall victim to credit card fraud every year.

Group 3

A. The Egyptians had no machinery or iron tools to cut the stones.

B. Some of the stones used in the pyramids weighed several tons.

c. 400,000 men worked each year for twenty years to build the Great

Pyramid.

D. The construction of the Egyptian pyramids was extraordinary.

Group 4

A. Students can type and print out reports on a computer.

B. The Internet provides an endless supply of information for research papers.

c. Computers have made it easier for students to do their work.

D. A computer can be used to take a class at home, rather than having to travel to campus.