Question

owners can decide whether they want traditional or modern gnomes. garden gnomes are popular decorations in homes and gardens. the first garden gnomes were made in germany. while visiting germany in 1840, sir charles isham liked garden gnomes so much that he brought several home with him to england. soon after this, many countries began making these small statues. today, most garden gnomes are made by pouring clay into molds, waiting for the clay to dry, and then heating up the clay. most gnomes look similar because they have red hats and pointy beards. traditional gnomes look like they are fishing or napping. modern gnomes talk on cell phones or listen to ipods. the garden gnome liberation front is a club in france and italy, and its members try to return gnomes to their homes in \the wild.\ garden gnomes are also the victims of pranks known as \gnoming.\ one of the most popular forms of gnoming is taking a garden gnome on vacation and sending pictures of the vacationing gnome to its owner. in this passage, the first sentence is out of order. where would it best be placed? a. at the end of the first paragraph b. as the concluding sentence of the passage c. in the middle of the second paragraph d. in the middle of the third paragraph

Explanation:

The first sentence "Owners can decide whether they want traditional or modern gnomes" is about the types of gnomes (traditional and modern). The second paragraph is talking about modern gnomes (mentions modern gnomes talk on cell phones or listen to iPods) and traditional gnomes (look like they are fishing or napping). This sentence fits well in the middle of the second paragraph as it introduces the two - type (traditional and modern) discussion which the second paragraph further elaborates on.

Answer:

C. in the middle of the second paragraph