Question

1. why does the author include paragraph 1 at the beginning of the passage?

a. to argue that some animals should not travel long distances
b. to describe the dangers animals face from predators
c. to introduce examples showing that many animals need to move for survival
d. to compare different types of forests in the northeast

Explanation:

To determine the author's purpose for including paragraph 1, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The paragraph likely doesn't argue against animals traveling long distances, as the focus is more on survival - related movement rather than restricting it.
• Option b: Describing predator - related dangers is not the main purpose of an introductory paragraph in a passage about animal movement for survival.
• Option c: Introductory paragraphs often set the stage by introducing examples or the main topic. If the passage is about animal movement for survival, introducing examples of animals that need to move for survival is a common purpose for the first paragraph.
• Option d: Comparing forest types is unrelated to the topic of animal movement, so this option is incorrect.

Answer:

c. To introduce examples showing that many animals need to move for survival