Which sentence from Passage 1 best describes Ailey’s dedication to his work?

A. “When Horton suddenly died a year later, Ailey was chosen to become director of the dance company.” (paragraph 3)
B. “In spite of this disappointing setback, Ailey knew he would continue to pursue his career as a dancer and choreographer.” (paragraph 3)
C. “In 1954, he danced for the first time on Broadway.” (paragraph 4)
D. “Today, this dance remains the company’s most popular performance and has been seen by more than 23 million people in 71 different countries.” (paragraph 5)

1 answer

The sentence that best describes Ailey’s dedication to his work is:

B. “In spite of this disappointing setback, Ailey knew he would continue to pursue his career as a dancer and choreographer.” (paragraph 3)

This sentence highlights Ailey's determination to persevere and continue working in his field despite facing challenges.