Read this sentence from the main text:

you may not know this but you are home to a colony of bacteria.

what purpose does this sentence serve in the opening paragraph? (7 points)

it introduces the main focus of the article and creates interest.

it summarizes the main point of the new science of microbes.

it suggests that microbes are unhealthy and invasive.

it uses a well-known fact to engage readers

Which is the main claim in "say no to library cuts"? a. the most important effects of the library cuts will not be limited to children, senior citizens, or other specific groups. b. the budget cuts at the library also mean the end of the children's story hour. c. according to library director sarah tomlinson, whom i interviewed on may 6, the budget cuts will force the library to discontinue many popular programs and services. d. the funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community.