The correct answer is D. In 2008, more than one million American students gave nearly 20 million service hours to their communities.
Explanation:
In texts, including articles the introduction is commonly the first paragraph in a text that introduces or presents the general topic and the point or points that will be explained during the text. Besides this, it is common the first sentence of an introduction includes a quote, a question, a piece of statistical information or a strong statement that acts as a "hook" catching the readers attention.
Considering this, in the case of the article presented the sentence that beings the introduction is "In 2008, more than one million American students gave nearly 20 million service hours to their communities" because this is the first sentence in the text and therefore the first sentence in the introduction, besides this, the sentence presents statistical information that as a "hook" for readers and introduces or presents the main topic that is volunteer service.
Answer:
whats the question, i'm sorry, i dont get it. ;-;
Explanation:
1. (It was an example)
2.Did you know John is planning to call a meeting?
3.Do you know if they`ve ever had hit a single before?
4.I want to know when your leaving (can`t use a question mark for this one)
5.I doubt he told the truth (cant use a question mark here)
6.Could you tell me where the nearest swimming pool is?
7.She wondered who left that message on the answerphone (cant use a question mark)
8.He wanted to know what time they were due to arrive (cant use a question mark here)
Hope this helps :)