Question

Select the sentence from paragraph 1 or 2 in which the author appeals to the businesspeople of the town.

a) "I read in yesterday's paper that the city is considering constructing a skate park on 13th Avenue. I am strongly opposed to this potential development."
b) "The city should not spend thousands of dollars to build a public place that only a small part of the population will frequent."
c) "It is not fair for the citizens of this city to have their taxes increased for the benefit of a few individuals."
d) "Additionally, the location of the proposed site is ill-advised. Constructing a skate park next to a middle school is an open invitation for teenagers to skip classes."

Answer 1

The sentence from paragraph 1 or 2 that appeals to the businesspeople of the town is "The city should not spend thousands of dollars to build a public place that only a small part of the population will frequent."

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence from paragraph 1 or 2 in which the author appeals to the businesspeople of the town is option b) "The city should not spend thousands of dollars to build a public place that only a small part of the population will frequent."