Which of the following provides the best summary of the text?

Question

A.
There once was a boy who lived on a river. He enjoyed telling stories about his adventures on the river. He grew up to become Mark Twain.

B.
A boy named Samuel Clemens hated school. He would much rather tell stories about his life on the river. He grew up to become Mark Twain, the celebrated author.

C.
Samuel Clemens was an energetic boy who liked to tell stories about his life on the river. He was not too fond of school, but despite this, he learned to read, write, and spell. This served him well throughout his life because he grew up to become the well–known and beloved author, Mark Twain.

D.
When Mark Twain was a small boy, he loved to tell wild stories about his adventures on the river. It is not surprising that he turned these experiences into wonderful books such as Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer.

Answer 1

C. Samuel Clemens was an energetic boy who liked to tell stories about his life on the river. He was not too fond of school, but despite this, he learned to read, write, and spell. This served him well throughout his life because he grew up to become the well–known and beloved author, Mark Twain.

This option provides a detailed summary that captures key aspects of the text, including his background, interests, challenges, and eventual success as Mark Twain.