The writer wants to add the following sentence to the second paragraph.

Scientists have now also discovered that dogs’ noses can detect infections such as malaria in human patients.

The best placement for the sentence is
Responses

after sentence 7.
Answer A: after sentence 7.
A

after sentence 8.
Answer B: after sentence 8.
B

after sentence 9.
Answer C: after sentence 9.
C

after sentence 10.

1 answer

To determine the best placement for the sentence, it is important to consider the content and flow of the second paragraph.

If the second paragraph discusses various remarkable abilities of dogs' noses or their role in detecting medical conditions or scents, then placing the sentence right after the last mention of a relevant topic (possibly after sentence 7, 8, or 9) would create a smooth transition into the new information about detecting infections.

However, if the sentences preceding the new information do not relate closely to dogs' abilities or medical detections, it might disrupt the flow of the paragraph.

Without the specific content of sentences 7-10, it's a bit challenging to provide a definitive answer.

If the sentences prior to 9 lead into or connect well with the theme of medical detection:

  • Answer C: after sentence 9 might be the best placement if the prior context relates closely to the topic of infections.

Alternatively, if the sentences build up to a concluding statement about dogs’ olfactory capabilities, then:

  • Answer B: after sentence 8 could be appropriate if it's summarizing their abilities.

If you can summarize the content of those sentences, I can provide a more precise recommendation.