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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?

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The 1996 presidential election saw Bill Clinton face off against Bob Dole.
The 1996 presidential election saw Bill Clinton face off against Bob Dole.

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.

Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in San Francisco, California.
Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in San Francisco, California.

High-definition television has changed the experience of watching movies at home.
High-definition television has changed the experience of watching movies at home.
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The best opening sentence for the body paragraph that would create a sense of cohesion with the introduction paragraph is:

"The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers."

This sentence relates directly to the topic of advances in cellphones and elaborates on one of the key developments mentioned in the introduction, thereby maintaining the focus on cellphone technology.

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