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Question 12 • Common Core ELA 8 - ELA3008 B-IC

Read the passage from “Councilman Proposes Water Ban.”Our region has experienced a record drought this year. The water level in the local reservoir has dropped by several feet. To address this problem, Councilman Garcia is proposing a water ban this summer. The ban would limit how often people can water their yards. There are several ways this ban will be effective.This passage would best be included as part of which section of the article?

Answer
A
the conclusion
B
the counterclaim
C
the introduction
D
the main body

Explanation

The passage gives background about the drought and reservoir, then introduces Councilman Garcia’s proposed water ban. It also previews that the article will explain why the ban will be effective. These are typical purposes of an introduction, so the best choice is “the introduction.”

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