How does beginning the sentence with the phrase “Data show that” help achieve the author’s purpose in paragraph 4?
Responses
A It provides background on the need to study colon and breast cancer.It provides background on the need to study colon and breast cancer.
B It contrasts different types of cancers and their effects on people.It contrasts different types of cancers and their effects on people.
C It introduces major questions for future exploration. It introduces major questions for future exploration.
D It emphasizes the idea that new facts have been accepted.