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Difficulty: EasyEstablishing Introductions and Thesis Statements

Honeybee colonies rely on a complex system of communication to thrive. [1] __________________________________________________ By performing this figure-eight movement, a successful foraging bee can communicate the direction and distance to a rich source of nectar or pollen to other members of the hive. This dance is so precise that it accounts for the angle of the sun and the distance from the hive, allowing other bees to locate food sources miles away with incredible accuracy.

Which choice most effectively introduces the paragraph by establishing its main focus?

  1. A
    Many bees live in hives, they work together to protect their queen.
  2. B
    Because bees must fly long distances to find flowers, which requires a lot of energy.
  3. Among these methods, the 'waggle dance' is a specialized movement that bees use to share details about food sources.Answer
  4. D
    Bees are insects that also produce sweet honey and help pollinate many agricultural crops.

Answer

The option stating that the 'waggle dance' is a specialized movement used to share details about food sources is correct because it introduces the specific topic of the paragraph.
The correct answer introduces the topic of the waggle dance, establishing a logical link between the colony's 'system of communication' mentioned in the first sentence and the 'figure-eight movement' described in the third sentence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context before and after the blank space.
The first sentence introduces the general concept of communication in bee colonies. The sentence after the blank refers to 'this figure-eight movement' and details how foraging bees communicate directions to food sources.
This identifies the specific topic that the missing sentence must introduce.
2
Evaluate the choices for relevance to the identified topic.
The correct choice must introduce the 'waggle dance' or a physical movement that represents the 'figure-eight movement' used for communication. Grammatical correctness must also be checked.
This filters out off-topic choices and choices with grammatical errors.
3
Identify the option that is both grammatically correct and logically fits the introduction.
The option stating 'Among these methods, the 'waggle dance' is a specialized movement that bees use to share details about food sources' is grammatically correct and directly sets up the explanation of the figure-eight movement.
This selects the best introduction according to the paragraph's flow and details.

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Establishing Introductions and Thesis Statements
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