Question

Which sentence is the hook in this introductory paragraph? For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group—the Millennials. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities.

A. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities.
B. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years.
C. For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group—the Millennials.
D. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults.

Answer 1

I believe that the correct answer here, is (C)

Let me explain...
(A) is a thesis statement
(B) is simply relative information
(D)ALSO, just relative information.

Answer 2

Hi there :)

If I were you, I would go with C. For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group-the Millennials because its the sentence that gives the reader the main idea of the introductory paragraph and what its about so it can grab the readers attention.


Hope this helps!

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