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Which sentence is the hook in this introductory paragraph? For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group--the Millennials. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities. A. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults. B. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities. C. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years. D. For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group--the Millennials.

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D is the correct answer!
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User John Earles
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The correct answer is D. For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group--the Millennials.
This is the hook because suddenly there is a new group that has disturbed the existing social order and it is someone called the Millenials. This is supposed to hook you to read about the millenials and find out who they are and what they stand for.

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