Read a student’s introduction to a report on learning how to ride a bike.
Learning to ride a bike can be a challenging experience. Maybe this has happened to you. Your dad is holding the back of the bike. He’s running behind you as you pedal faster and faster. Suddenly he lets go, and you topple over, scraping your knee. Anybody would be discouraged after having this happen a few times. But learning to ride a bike doesn’t have to be scary or frustrating.
Question
Which sentence should the student add to the end of the paragraph to clearly state what the paper will be about?
Responses
It’s best to start off pedaling slowly so you are less likely to fall.
It’s extremely important to wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
If you follow these steps, learning to ride a bike can be easy and enjoyable.
Everybody falls when learning to ride a bike, but you have to get used to it.
