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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?
A. Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in San Francisco. California.
B. High-definition television has changed the experience of watching movies at home.
C. The 1996 presidential election saw Bill Clinton face off against Bob Dole.
D. The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers.
D. The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers.
D. The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers.
To answer the question, we need to find an opening sentence for the body paragraph that follows the introduction paragraph and creates a sense of cohesion between the two paragraphs.
Looking at the given options, the best choice would be option D. The creation of text messaging, or SMS, was the brainchild of several engineers. This option is the most relevant to the topic of advances in cellphones, as it directly connects to the mention of text messaging in the introduction paragraph. It maintains the focus on cellphone advancements and provides a smooth transition into the body paragraph.