Read the paragraph. Then answer the question that follows. Perhaps you wanted pizza for dinner, but you were out voted by the rest of the family
who wanted chili. This is similar to what happens in a community. One person has to give
up a right for the good of the group. Sometimes citizens' duties and rights conflict with
each other. A good example is a public protest. People have the right to meet in groups
and share ideas. However a protest can disrupt traffic or other normal activities. A city
must provide extra police protection to keep people safe. Therefore, the city has the right
to require permission in advance for a protest. Government must make laws to balance
the rights of individuals and different groups of people.
Which statement best describes the purpose of the first sentence in this paragraph?

Out in the pacific ocean is an island of unmatched beauty called cocos. (2) it is also called "island of the sharks". (3) it's abundance of life are famous throughout the world. (4) jewel-like fish circle the island's underwater reef, while hundreds of sharks have hunted them in packs. (5) divers can also see huge manta rays octopuses green turtles and giant eels.  (b)(6) today, the island is uninhabited. (7) it was once frequented by pirates. (8) some people believe that there is still treasure buried on the island. (9) hundreds of expeditions have been formed to search for buried gold, but none has been found. (10) the real treasure of cocos island is its balanced, healthy ecosystem.  (c)(11) cocos island is actually the peek of an extinct volcano. (12) when deep ocean currents reach the volcano, they have been forced upward. (13) these currents bring cold water that is rich in plant life and food to the surface. (14) minute plants and animals, collectively known as plankton, grows when they are exposed to sunlight and food. (15) the plankton attract small fish. (16) the small fish attract larger fish. (17) finally, the largest fish in the chain attract the sharks that give cocos its nickname.  2) sentence 3:   its abundance of life  are  famous throughout the world.  which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? if the original is the best way, choose option (a).  a. areb. isc. has beend. have beene. being