Question

Read the passage. Jackie is a sophomore with, short, spiked hair. The only thing she likes about school is her two friends, Allie and Shawn. If it weren’t for them, she figures she would find a way to avoid school all together. At school Jackie feels out of place, and at home she resents the way her parents are always telling her to get better grades so she can go to college. Which is the best example of a summary for the passage?

A. Jackie’s parents wish she would get better grades and do more chores around the house.
B.Jackie is a good student and is going to go to college someday.
C. Jackie dislikes school and feels pressure from her parents, but her friends make her better.
D. Jackie is popular at school and is known for her short, spiked hair.

Answer 1

The answer is c because Jackie dislikes school and her parents pressure her to get good grades.

Answer 2

Answer:

The best example of a summary for the passage is C. Jackie dislikes school and feels pressure from her parents, but her friends make her better.

Explanation:

A summary is a brief recapitulation of previously stated facts or statements without changing the original meaning. This recapitulation or overview is said to be comprehensive because it should include all the main elements mentioned in the original speech. The sentence that best meets these requirements is C.