Which sentence is the hook in this introductory paragraph? For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by
another group—the Millennials. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities. A. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years.
B. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities.
C. For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group—the Millennials.
D. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults.
<span>The correct answer is (C). The essay hook in this
introductory paragraph is the first sentence: For the first time in decades,
Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group—the Millennials. An essay
hook is the first sentence (or first two sentences sometimes) of essay which serves
as an introduction and to grab the reader's attention.</span>
The answer C correctly uses possessive form and is the right answer. It's not A because there is only one George so the apostrophe is in the wrong place. In B, there's not even an apostrophe and it's not clear as to whether there is only one cousin or two or more cousins. In answer D, here should not be an apostrophe for develops.
