Question

Finally, a paper product supplier announced that if people didn't hoard, there would be enough toilet paper for everyone. The host, whose joke had fueled the anxiety, stepped in to calm the public and told them there was no shortage of toilet paper. As a result, the scare diminished.

How does the author organize paragraph 5 of the article?
Responses
A By describing the effect the host’s clarification had on the publicBy describing the effect the host’s clarification had on the public
B By proving that the host made a minor news story into something bigBy proving that the host made a minor news story into something big
C By showing that the best way to handle a public scare is to tell the truthBy showing that the best way to handle a public scare is to tell the truth
D By addressing the cause and effect of the joke to solve the problem

Answer 1

A By describing the effect the host’s clarification had on the public