Question Use the passage to answer the question. Advances in cellphones have accelerated in recent years. One example is text messaging, which was first introduced in 1993. Touchscreens were also invented in 1993, although their widespread adoption would take years. In 1996, the first cellphone with internet access was created, a breakthrough which allowed it to receive email. Which opening sentence for the body paragraph that follows this introduction paragraph would best create a sense of cohesion between the paragraphs? (1 point) Responses The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers. The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers. High-definition television has changed the experience of watching movies at home. High-definition television has changed the experience of watching movies at home. The 1996 presidential election saw Bill Clinton face off against Bob Dole. The 1996 presidential election saw Bill Clinton face off against Bob Dole. Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in San Francisco, California. Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in San Francisco, California.

Answer 1

The opening sentence that would best create a sense of cohesion between the introduction paragraph and the body paragraph that follows is: "The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers." This sentence directly relates to the advancements in cellphones mentioned in the introduction, specifically the development of text messaging. The other options do not connect to the topic of cellphones and technology advancements.