Question

Question

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?

(1 point)
Responses

Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.
Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.

Jacques joined a group of men.
Jacques joined a group of men.

Jacques was startled by the loud noises on the deck.
Jacques was startled by the loud noises on the deck.

Jacques was strong enough to help carry boxes.
Jacques was strong enough to help carry boxes.

Answer 1

The sentence that best summarizes the paragraph is:

Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.

This sentence captures both Jacques's action and the overall chaotic environment described in the paragraph.