Paragraph A

¹When planning a celebration, some people find ways to imbue the event with their personal signature. ²Brides often seek ways to personalize their wedding receptions, making the event more memorable. ³For example, they will display a slide presentation of snapshots of the couple's lives from their childhoods through their engagement. ⁴Also, they often exhibit photographs of their parents' and grandparents' lives to establish a connection to their pasts as well a photographic history of both families. ⁵Another way to personalize the reception is to have guests engrave their names on a silver platter with an engraving tool or sign the photographic mat that will encompass a portrait of the couple.

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Paragraph B

¹Many businesses are honest, ethical, and honorable. ²However, some businesses use ploys, or tricks, to attract their patrons. ³For example, one local furniture store uses the tactic of no down payment, no interest for two years. ⁴Another trick used by other businesses includes the offer of free items such as a satellite dish or home security system. ⁵While it may look good initially to the consumer, he or she must consider the required monthly and yearly fees, which can compute to exorbitant prices. ⁶A third ploy is the attractive display ad with nearly indiscernible fine print. ⁷Savvy shoppers learn to scrutinize the content of sale flyers for hidden penalties and misleading or omitted details.

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Paragraph C

¹Before you throw away that aluminum can or plastic bottle, think again. ²Recycling has many advantages that affect all of us. ³For one, it creates new industries, and it can also lead to the evolution of new products from old ones. ⁴ Used tires, for instance, often become the material used as ground cover to prevent erosion. ⁵Another advantage in recycling is that it reduces the amount of trash transported to landfills, many of which have surpassed their original expected capacity and currently need to be capped.

10. The main idea of paragraph C is  

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