Question

Remember, every sentence in the narrative needs to relate to the sentences around it, and should support the main idea, move events forward, or create an image for the readers.

“Ready or not, here I come,” I yelled. I uncovered my eyes and quickly spun around to see if I could see anybody still trying to find a hiding place. I ventured slowly toward the bushes. It was a favorite spot for hiding. As I quietly approached, I saw something streak across the front lawn. It was Reba racing to touch home base. Reba won a medal in last year’s high jump. She tagged the tree and yelled, “free,” before I could catch her. Then I heard a rustle from behind the bushes. I knew where to look for someone.


Which sentence in the following passage strays from the main idea of the paragraph?


A.
I ventured slowly toward the bushes. It was a favorite spot for hiding.


B.
Reba won a medal in last year’s high jump.


C.
As I quietly approached, I saw something streak across the front lawn.


D.
She tagged the tree and yelled, “free,” before I could turn around and chase her.

Answer 1

B. Reba won a medal in last year’s high jump.