English Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 64

Each of the five points below is followed by two attempts at support ( a and b ). Write S (for specific ) in the space next to the one that succeeds in providing specific support for the point. Write X in the space next to the one that lacks supporting details.
The so-called "bargains" at the yard sale were junk.
______ a. The tables were filled with useless stuff no one could possibly
want. They were the kinds of things that should be thrown away, not sold.
_______ b. The "bargains" included two headless dolls, blankets filled with holes, scorched potholders, and a plastic Christmas tree with several branches missing.