Monique is writing an introduction to her essay on potato farming in the United States: Potatoes have been an important part of the American diet for a long time. Each year, in fact, the United States produces hundreds of varieties of potatoes. Because so many people eat potatoes every day, implementing sustainable farming practices is needed to ensure that this essential food remains safe to eat. Given Monique's underlined thesis and the context that precedes it, select the best hook for the beginning of her paragraph to generate reader interest.
a.) "If you think about the meals you have eaten in the past week, it is likely that at least one of them contained potatoes."
b.) "Potato farming is a large industry in the United States, with a very long and interesting history."
c.) "Last week, I managed not to consume a single potato-based product, even though I was craving fries."
d.) "Can you believe that some people in the United States do not like potatoes, or simply choose not to eat them?"
