Question

Select the sentence from the excerpt that most effectively explains how the narrator’s first reporting experience will benefit her in the future.

The next day I saw my very first news story in print. My editor was happy with it when he returned, and over the next few months, I learned a great deal from him about how to cover a story well, how to handle my sources, and how to make a boring story seem interesting. Fortunately, after fine-tuning the state budget, the governor’s office was able to reinstate the aid money for area school districts. And thanks to my first story, I’d already met most of the school administrators in person and had the beginnings of an actual list of sources for future stories.

Answer 1

Answer:

And thanks to my first story, I’d already met most of the school administrators in person and had the beginnings of an actual list of sources for future stories.

Explanation:

As stated in the last sentence, the author directs attention to how her first story will contribute to her development as a reporter in the future. In that respect, the journalist mentions that she was able to meet most of the school managers and find a starting point from which to begin her future stories.