The sentence that best summarizes the paragraph is:
Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.
This summary captures the main action of the paragraph while also conveying the sense of chaos described.
Reading Literary Text Unit Test
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Jacques joined a group of men carrying boxes and barrels up the gangway to the ship's main deck. The thick smells and earsplitting noises nearly made Jacques lose his balance. The deck of the Orion was like a small marketplace full of shouting men working and cleaning, and bellowing, frightened animals.
Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?
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Jacques was startled by the loud noises on the deck.
Jacques was startled by the loud noises on the deck.
Jacques joined a group of men.
Jacques joined a group of men.
Jacques was strong enough to help carry boxes.
Jacques was strong enough to help carry boxes.
Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.
Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.
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