Which opening sentence best introduces a paragraph explaining how to register a business online?
Correct answer: C. To register online, an applicant must complete four main steps.
- A. Online businesses are becoming popular in many countries.
- B. Business registration involves several legal and administrative steps.
- C. To register online, an applicant must complete four main steps.
- D. Many people find government websites difficult to use.
Explanation
Option C clearly states the paragraph's subject and signals its process structure. The other sentences are either too broad, only partly relevant, or focused on a different issue.
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