The writer wants to add a sentence that introduces the topic of the passage. Which of the following sentences, if added to the b
eginning of the first paragraph, would most effectively accomplish this goal? A. Language experts have long observed that children are better than adults at mastering a second language.
B. Scholars and journalists continue to debate whether studying a foreign language in college has any intrinsic value.
C. The development of young children’s brains is influenced both by children’s experience with their caregivers and by genetic factors.
D. Being able to express one’s thoughts in grammatically correct and reasonably eloquent sentences during job interviews can significantly impact one’s employment prospects.
E. Though many teachers of English composition would likely oppose the practice of giving grammar quizzes, a group of researchers found out some truly valuable information thanks to a quiz they designed and administered.
A. Language experts have long observed that children are better than adults at mastering a second language.
Explanation:
Answer A
Correct. This sentence effectively introduces the audience to the topic of the passage, which is the best age to learn a second language. By providing information about expert observations on second language learning (that children are better at it than adults are), the sentence sets the context for further discussion about the optimal age for second language learning.
