Question

) Getting packed to go on a trip makes some people anxious, but there's no reason to fret. (2) With a little planning, packing is a breeze. (3) Whether you're leaving town for a week or a month, whether you're going out of the city or out of the country, the basic process is the same. (4) Start about a week ahead of time, and make a list of everything you'll need. (5) Keep it handy, and add to it whenever you think of something. (6) Then, about three days before you leave, get out your luggage and put in the things that you won't need again before you depart. (7) Check these off your list. (8) At this point, you should start laundering any clothing items you'll need. (9) No one likes to have to do laundry the night before a trip. (10) A day before you leave, pack the rest of your clothing, and on the eve of your departure, put in your toiletries and medications. (11) That's it! You're ready to take off. (12) Wasn't that easy?
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Which sentence could be added to the passage to support the main idea?
A.
Airport security these days will even make you take off your shoes, so wear something easy to slip on and off.
B.
I once had to drag a heavy suitcase through the streets of London on a sweltering mid-July day.
C.
Resist the temptation to throw in everything, and pack lightly with only the things you know you'll need.
D.
Even for those of us who enjoy traveling, packing a suitcase can be a real nightmare.

Answer 1

C.

Reason: The passage's main idea is that packing is easy with a little planning. Sentence C ("Resist the temptation...pack lightly") gives a general packing guideline that reinforces that idea. The other choices are either a specific tip (A), an unrelated anecdote (B), or restate the problem rather than support the solution (D).