The Rhino's Horn

Maggie wants to add another detail to help build the ideas in the second paragraph (sentences 8–12). Which of these could follow sentence 10 and add to the main idea of this paragraph?

• I wonder whether there are other things people find to do with rhino horns.

• In parts of Asia, people believe that these horns can cure all kinds of diseases.

• One type of rhinoceros, the black rhino, can live up to five days without water.

• That’s why a lot of people are interested in rhino horns.

What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 15?

• In the beginning

• In addition

• As a result

• However

The word bigger is not the right word for sentence 20. Which word should replace bigger in this sentence?

• larger

• taller

• stricter

• easier

Maggie wants a better ending for her paper. Which sentence can be added after sentence 22 to bring this paper to a more effective close?

• With the combined efforts of many people, it’s quite possible that the amazing rhinoceros will be saved from extinction.

• If the breeding programs work, there will be more rhinos in zoos soon.

• Finally, the rhinoceros that so many people love will survive, and it will probably be around for years to come.

• And that will be the end of the worries about rhinos.