Read This Paragraph and Answer the Questions That Follow It

question 24

Multiple Choice

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) A plate of nachos is a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish that's very easy to make.  (2) First, spread a single layer of medium-thick tortilla chips on a baking sheet.  (3) Second, brown ground beef or ground turkey in a skillet and mix in taco seasoning.  (4) When the meat is fully cooked, spread it evenly over the tortilla chips.  (5) If you like, add a layer of beans or refried beans.  (6) Third, sprinkle on a thick layer of shredded cheese.  (7) A blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses adds a lot of flavor.  (8) The fourth step is to cover the nachos with tin foil and bake them in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese melts.  (9) Finally, before serving the nachos, add your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or jalapeño peppers, and enjoy!
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

• A) Sentence 1
• B) Sentence 2
• C) Sentence 3
• D) Sentence 9

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Definitions:

Modes of Openers

Various strategies or sentences used at the beginning of a speech or written piece to grab the audience's attention or introduce the topic effectively.

Oral Presentation

A spoken performance or speech delivered to an audience to convey information or arguments.

Anecdote

An anecdote is a short, personal story about a real incident or person, usually shared to illustrate a point or entertain.

Problem-cause-solution

A rhetorical structure that identifies a problem, analyzes the cause(s), and proposes one or more solutions.