200k views
0 votes
1968 Another PandemicThe Hong Kong flu becomes a major flu pandemic, or global killer. More than 34,000 Americans died. This bug is similar to the Asian flu of 1957. Scientists believe fewer people are killed by this strain because they’ve developed a natural immunity, or defense, to it. Which phrase from the excerpt provides the reader with a clue to its organization?1968 Another PandemicThe Hong Kong flu becomes a major fluMore than 34,000 Americans diedThis bug is similar to the Asian flu of 1957

User Fredster
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

3 votes

The phrase "This bug is similar to the Asian flu of 1957" provides the reader with a clue to the organization of the excerpt, as it indicates that the passage is structured around a comparison between the Hong Kong flu and the Asian flu of 1957.

User Ainokna
by
7.9k points