Adding a Sentence

Jacob wrote the following sentence. Which sentence should he write next to add detail?

The Spalding Company made one of the first baseball mitts.

• It was 1877 when this happened.

• It was worn by the catcher and had no fingers.

• The first baseball mitts were made by saddler makers.

• Outfielders soon began to wear baseball mitts, too.

Where is the best place to insert this sentence? What is the question asking you to do?

• Look for the sentence and remove it from the essay

• Add the sentence to the beginning of the essay

• Add the sentence to the end of the essay

• Add the sentence to the paragraph where it would make the most sense

Which sentence would best add detail to the following sentence? 'The ancient library was a marvel of architecture.'

• A) It was located in the heart of the city.

• B) It contained thousands of scrolls and manuscripts.

• C) It was built by a famous architect.

• D) It was destroyed in a fire.

Where is the best place to insert this sentence? 'The protagonist's journey was fraught with danger.'

• A) At the beginning of the story

• B) After the introduction of the protagonist

• C) At the climax of the story

• D) In the conclusion of the story

Which sentence should be added to improve the coherence of this paragraph? 'The sun set over the horizon. The stars began to twinkle in the night sky.'

• A) The moon was full and bright.

• B) The night was silent and calm.

• C) The temperature dropped significantly.

• D) The sky was painted with hues of orange and pink.

What is the best way to add a sentence to this paragraph? 'The garden was full of blooming flowers. Butterflies danced from petal to petal.'

• A) Add a sentence about the gardener's hard work.

• B) Add a sentence about the types of flowers.

• C) Add a sentence about the weather.

• D) Add a sentence about the garden's location.

Which sentence would best add context to this statement? 'The treaty was signed after months of negotiation.'

• A) It was a historic moment for both countries.

• B) The negotiations were held in secret.

• C) The treaty was signed in the capital city.

• D) The treaty ended a long-standing conflict.

Where should this sentence be added to enhance the narrative? 'The detective found a crucial clue.'

• A) At the beginning of the investigation

• B) After the detective interviews the suspect

• C) Before the detective solves the case

• D) In the detective's final report

Which sentence would best add a vivid image to this description? 'The forest was dense and mysterious.'

• A) The trees were tall and ancient.

• B) The forest was home to many animals.

• C) The sunlight barely reached the ground.

• D) The forest was a popular hiking spot.

What sentence should be added to clarify this statement? 'The experiment yielded surprising results.'

• A) The results were published in a scientific journal.

• B) The experiment was conducted over several months.

• C) The results contradicted the initial hypothesis.

• D) The experiment was funded by a major corporation.