Brinlyn wrote the following paper on beluga whales. Read Brinlyn’s paper and look for revisions she needs to make. Then answer the questions that follow.

Which of the following sentences should be added before sentence 1 to serve as a more effective topic sentence of this paragraph?
Responses
A Beluga whales have distinguishing traits that make them recognizable. Beluga whales have distinguishing traits that make them recognizable.
B Even though beluga whales have teeth, they swallow their prey whole. Even though beluga whales have teeth, they swallow their prey whole.
C Polar bears and orcas are predators of beluga whales. Polar bears and orcas are predators of beluga whales.
D Scientists have documented about 11 different sounds made by the beluga whale.

A Beluga whales have distinguishing traits that make them recognizable.