AP Skills Lesson: Approaching the Multiple-Choice Section
Question 1 • LPA - AP English Language and Composition A - Davidson
Which of the following sentences, if placed before sentence 1, would both capture the audience’s interest and provide the most effective introduction to the topic of the passage?
Answer
A
(As it is now)
B
The American Heart Association was formed in 1924 by physicians and social workers interested in learning more about cardiac disease.
C
The United States is one of the most economically advantaged countries in the world, but disproportionate wealth within the country masks a serious threat to public health.
D
People in the US enjoy many different kinds of sports and physical activities, but they are not the healthiest people in the world.