Question

Read the following opening paragraphs from a sample news story by Jennifer Tkocs titled "Yoga Studio Making Waves in Smithton." Which statement about the opening paragraphs of this news story is accurate?

This Saturday marked the grand opening of Breathe Yoga Studio in downtown Smithton. This is the first independent fitness studio to open in town; heretofore the only other option for exercise aficionados had been the local YMCA.

Yoga instructor Betsy Nanda returned to her hometown of Smithton to open the studio. "I've done the L.A. scene," she told The Press. "I've done L.A., I've done New York, I've done Chicago, but when it all comes down to it, Smithton is my home. I wanted to bring my love of yoga to the place where I grew up."

Answer 1

Answer:

This Saturday marked the grand opening of Breathe Yoga Studio in downtown Smithton. This is the first independent fitness studio to open

Explanation:

Studio in downtown Smithton. This is the first independent fitness studio to open in town; heretofore the only other option for exercise aficionados had been the local YMCA.

Yoga