Question

Which sentence expresses a theme that is developed in the excerpt?
A
New experiences often reveal how much individuals depend on those they trust.
B
People gain confidence when they enter unfamiliar environments and face new challenges.
C
Kindness from strangers is the most important factor in helping someone adapt to a new place.
D
Individuals are always able to control their fears when surrounded by others.

Answer 1

I don’t have the excerpt — could you paste it here? I can’t choose the best theme without seeing the text.

If you want to decide on your own, here’s a quick strategy:
- Look for repeated ideas, statements about people, and how characters change — themes are general lessons the text develops.
- Eliminate choices with absolute words (like “always” in D) unless the text clearly supports that.
- Eliminate overly broad or unsupported claims (C says “most important” — that’s usually too strong unless the excerpt emphasizes strangers’ kindness above everything).
- Compare A and B: A focuses on dependence on trusted people revealed by new experiences; B focuses on gaining self-confidence when facing unfamiliar challenges. Check whether the excerpt emphasizes leaning on others (A) or growing independence/confidence (B).

Paste the excerpt and I’ll pick the best answer and explain why.