Question

Which of the following would make a good opening sentence in the first paragraph?"

OA. Bebe was a bottlenose river dolphin.
OB River Kaima is named after one of the local tribes
OC. River dolphins are very inteligent creatures.
OD. Fii the dolphin lived in the River Kaima with his family.
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The Friendly Dolphins
F was a very friendly dolphin, and he loved his home in the Kaima River basin
Besides Fh and his large family the river was also home to many other fish and plants
The Kaima River was clean even though it flowed through many cities and towns and its
water was so clear that people could see the pebbles and plants on the bottom of the
niverbed. People would often come to the river to relax and swim Though many of them
brought picnic lunches, they were careful not to lifter the place, and none of them ever
threw any rubbish into the river
The dolphins were friendly and Fn was happy to see all the people, especially the
children who came to play and swim Fifs parents had always told him to watch out for the
children. They felt it was their responsibility to keep an eye on them and to help them if
ever they were in trouble. The dolphins were grateful for this
The only dolphin that was not happy with the visitors was Bebe Bebe was i-tempered
and sulky most of the time. He did not like sharing the river with the people who came to
vist "This is our home. I do not want them coming here," he would say angrily and would
do his best to scare away people who came to swim in the river
One day a little boy named Martinez dove into the river and started swimming. The boy
was a very good swimmer and F. and his friends followed him as he swam. They were
enjoying watching him have fun in the river-al except Bebe. When Bebe noticed the
boy swinghe nosed his way under the water to where the boy was and butted him
from below. Martinez was alarmed and wondered what was happening Luckily for him. Fif
and his friends had noticed Bebe. They swam swity toward Martines and shooed Bebe
way Sebe stop that said you behave in this manner, people will stop visiting us
and we will be very lonely Then F and his friends swam along with Martinez until he
asate
When Martinez went home, he told his parents about his experience with the dolphins
The ne day Martinez and his parents amived at the river with a TV news reporter. The
news of the helpful dolphins came out on TV the next week. Many more people started
coming to the vers and his friends were proud and happy as people took the pictures
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Answer 1

The optimal opening sentence is "Fii the dolphin lived in the River Kaima with his family," introducing the central character and setting the stage for the narrative about the friendly dolphins and their positive interactions with the river's visitors.

The most suitable opening sentence for the first paragraph would be: OD. Fii the dolphin lived in the River Kaima with his family.

This choice aligns with the narrative's focus on the friendly dolphin named Fii and his life in the River Kaima. The opening sentence should introduce the central character and set the stage for the subsequent details about the river, its cleanliness, and the interaction between the dolphins and the people.

The passage unfolds as a narrative about Fii and his friendly interactions with the river's visitors, particularly the children. It highlights the positive relationship between the dolphins and the people who come to the river. Starting with Fii establishes a personal and engaging entry point for the reader, drawing attention to the protagonist and his connection to the River Kaima.

In summary, initiating the paragraph with "Fii the dolphin lived in the River Kaima with his family" serves as an effective opening, providing a focal point for the narrative and inviting readers into the world of the friendly dolphins and their interactions with the river's visitors.

Therefore , from the given options the correct one is D.

Answer 2

C. River dolphins are very intelligent creatures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that would make a good opening sentence is sentence C. The first paragraph introduces us to a dolphin named Fifi, who lives in the Kaima River basin. Sentence C, which tells us that river dolphins are very intelligent creatures, would be a good introduction, because it specifies that the text will be telling us about river dolphins.

The second best option is option D, but it contains information that is already present in the first sentence of the paragraph.

Option A is incorrect, because the name of the dolphin isn't Bebe, but Fifi.

Option B is incorrect, because the origin of the river's name isn't relevant to the story about dolphins.