Multi-select problem: How does the next paragraph end?

How to be more talkative and less shy
Practice some conversation starters.
Starting a conversation with someone you do not know can be difficult. You will feel less awkward if you are well prepared.

[A]. Prepare some conversation starters before you go somewhere so you will have something to talk about. If you are going to a party, you may say, " the food is really good.
[B]. Practicing a few before coming out can make it easier for the awkward silences to occur. Start by practicing some sentence starters so you can really feel closer to the speaker.
[C]. Practice some questions you will be asked throughout class. Some good starting questions are: " what did you like reading? " or " did you go to the gym? " try to build a rapport with the person.
[D]. Grab a notebook and notepad and write something interesting down. Spend some time thinking about what you are going to say next and practicing your own conversational skills.
[A].