Their long journey had finally come to an end. Andie took a moment to examine Sir Reginald, his paws coated in mud so thick it was as if he wore boots. Normally, she wouldn’t dare open the patio door, allowing Sir Reginald to run across the sea of white carpet and jump on the furniture. But on this day, she would have given him the moon if he asked. Her best friend in the world had saved her from being lost in the woods.
The writer wants to add a final sentence to the paragraph to better conclude the story. Which sentence best concludes the story by clarifying its theme or message?
(1 point)
Responses
Sir Reginald leaned his long body against her leg in what seemed to be his version of a hug.
Sir Reginald leaned his long body against her leg in what seemed to be his version of a hug.
Andie knew that Sir Reginald would love to get on the furniture and curl up for a nap.
Andie knew that Sir Reginald would love to get on the furniture and curl up for a nap.
Sir Reginald looked up at Andie with a whine that seemed to say “let’s go inside!”
Sir Reginald looked up at Andie with a whine that seemed to say “let’s go inside!”
Andie felt safe knowing that she and her best friend would always look after each other.
1 answer
The best sentence to conclude the story by clarifying its theme or message is:
"Andie felt safe knowing that she and her best friend would always look after each other."
This sentence reinforces the bond between Andie and Sir Reginald and highlights the overarching theme of friendship and protection.
