Question

You are reviewing your group’s introduction to their draft research text and notice the first sentence could be improved.

If you have ever seen a football game, you know players can get hurt! The question is whether or not the players and coaches think that football is too dangerous. In addition, would players still play in the game if they knew they had a brain disorder, and would coaches allow them to play knowing this? After reading the sources, I’m convinced that the potential dangers of playing professional football are too much of a risk to the athletes’ health.

Which answer choice revises the opening (in bold) to more clearly introduce the topic?


AProfessional sports, such as football, have caused a range of serious disorders to the body such as memory loss, concussions, and other brain disorders.
BFootball can cause big problems for its players. I think this dangerous sport should be outlawed.
CSome people like football, and others don't. I’ve always thought it’s too dangerous to play football because you can get really hurt.
DProfessional sports, like football, are a lot of fun to play, but not for me.

Answer 1

A

Choice A provides a clear, formal topic sentence focused on health risks from football, while the other options are overly informal, opinionated, or off-topic.