Question

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?

the conclusion
the counterclaim
the introduction
the main body

Answer 1

the introduction

Reason: It sets up the problem (drought, low reservoir), introduces Councilman Garcia's proposed solution (water ban), and previews that the passage will explain how the ban will be effective—functions as an introduction.