Question
Read this paragraph from a passage.
The rise of automated systems has also cost workers jobs. Automated systems use machines to perform tasks once
done by humans. Unlike industrial robots that weld, paint, or assemble products, automated systems do not have
specific tasks. Instead, they allow humans to conduct business transactions unassisted. Thanks to automated systems,
people can do their banking at ATMs; buy products from automated kiosks; and purchase their groceries using a self-
service checkout line all without the help of humans.
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
• Instead, they allow humans to conduct business transactions unassisted.
Thanks to automated systems, people can do their banking at ATMs; buy products from automated kiosks; and
purchase their groceries using a self-service checkout line all without the help of humans.
The rise of automated systems has also cost workers jobs.
Gnlike industrial robots that weld, paint, or assemble products, automated systems do not have specific tasks.
Answer
The topic sentence of this paragraph is "The rise of automated systems has also cost workers jobs."