To help readers follow the change of scene, the best transition would be to add the sentence, "Nick was still in bed" before paragraph 2. This addition provides context for Nick's state and his thoughts about what he didn't accomplish, while clearly indicating a shift from the first paragraph, where he is lying in bed, to his thoughts about his conversation with Evan.
Read the paragraphs.
(1) Nick lay in his bed staring at the ceiling. He’d told himself he would make the song for Evan, but then, of course, he’d spent all afternoon playing video games.
(2) What was he supposed to tell his friend? That Dad had made him mow the lawn? He didn’t want to lie, and all Evan had to do was walk by the house and see the grass, long and shaggy, to know the truth.
(3) “Hey, man, did you get that song recorded?” Evan asked.
(4) Nick held his breath.
Which transition would help readers follow the change of scene?
Responses
Add the sentence, It was late at night before paragraph 1.
Add the sentence, It was late at night before paragraph 1.
Add the sentence, Nick ran into Evan before first period before paragraph 3.
Add the sentence, Nick ran into Evan before first period before paragraph 3.
Add the sentence, Evan and Nick lived close to each other after paragraph 2.
Add the sentence, Evan and Nick lived close to each other after paragraph 2.
Add the sentence, Nick was still in bed before paragraph 2.
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