Question

read the body paragraph from an essay on sound effects in film. stretch a piece of waxed paper until its taut. next, place it in front of the microphone. then, pour uncooked rice onto the paper. this results in a sizzling sound that can be used for cooking on a hot stove or frying bacon. to provide a smooth transition at the beginning of the paragraph, what is the most effective sentence to add? for example, its easy to create a sizzling sound. as a result, try creating a sizzling sound. therefore, you can make a sizzling sound. in conclusion, you can generate a sizzling sound.

Explanation:

The paragraph describes a method to create a sizzling sound, so a transition sentence that introduces an example of creating such a sound is needed. "For example, it’s easy to create a sizzling sound" introduces the example effectively, while the other options use result - or conclusion - indicating words ("As a result", "Therefore", "In conclusion") which don't fit the context of introducing a method example.

Answer:

A. For example, it’s easy to create a sizzling sound.