Our dependence on plastics, particularly plastic packaging, has generated an enormous amount of plastic waste that is accumulating in the oceans at an alarming rate. A new study by Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, Ltd. Estimates that by 2040, if current trends continue, the amount of plastic waste released globally into the oceans will triple to nearly 32 million tons per year. According to Pew, this is the equivalent of dumping 110 pounds of plastic on every meter of coastline around the world. Plastic waste in the environment persists for hundreds to thousands of years and creates serious risks for wildlife. their habitats, and humans
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why does the author use the transition, particularly, in this
passage?
A. to present a specific example
B. to create cohesion between sections
C. to illustrate difference
D. to show similarity
A. to present a specific example
The correct answer is A. to present a specific example.
The author uses the transition "particularly" to highlight the specific concern of plastic packaging in the larger issue of plastic waste. It indicates that while there is overall plastic waste, the focus is on the specific aspect of plastic packaging and its contribution to the problem.
The answer is C. to illustrate difference.
The author uses the transition "particularly" to highlight a specific aspect or subset of the larger issue being discussed, which is our dependence on plastics and the resulting plastic waste in the oceans. By mentioning "plastic packaging" specifically, the author is focusing on a specific type of plastic waste that is contributing to the problem. This helps to emphasize the negative impact of plastic packaging and its role in the accumulation of plastic waste in the oceans.