Use the passage to answer the question.


Did you know that learning a second language makes your brain work faster? You might experience higher scores in math and benefit in other ways, too. The guidance counselor may encourage you to take a Spanish or French class next semester. Learning a second language is one of the best decisions you will ever make during your school career!


How does the writer try to grab the reader's attention?




by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting


by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more


by describing a personal experience


by explaining what a foreign language is


What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?(1 point)

to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph

to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph

to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph

to express the central idea of a paragraph

Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?(1 point)

Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?

What support is provided to explain the topic?

How many sentences does the introduction have?

How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?