Which is the topic sentence of the following paragraph? Through employment, one is often able to afford a decent living and avoid poverty. Education though is needed. Education alleviates poverty through skills acquired in the learning process. Skills such as carpentry, plumbing and masonry are relevant in our society. One can acquire these skills through technical and vocational training. Education reduces poverty in a number of ways. Question 9 options: a) Education reduces poverty in a number of ways. b) Skills such as carpentry, plumbing and masonry are relevant in our society. c) Education though is needed. d) One can acquire these skills through technical and vocational training.

A topic sentence tells what the main idea of the paragraph is about. This paragraph is all about how Education can help reduce poverty. It shows that an education in a technical or vocational area can also help reduce poverty.

Option B is not a good choice because it only speaks about skills being relevant, it says nothing about education which is the main focus of the paragraph. Option C does speak about education but it's not clear why or for what. Option D is also too vague for a topic sentence since it doesn't say what skills or why one might want to acquire them.