Question

Read the reflection from Kara’s narrative. 1 Ironically, it is from my much younger—and, I used to think, less wise—brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right—even when what is right is not what is easy—that I remembered many years later in college when faced with a similar predicament of my own. Which line would most strengthen the reflection in Kara’s essay if it were added after sentence 4? When deciding how honest to be about the role I had played in the situation, I kept thinking of my little brother and how he had the wisdom, even at his young age, to do what was right. After unintentionally breaking my roommate’s treasured figurine, I squared my shoulders and took responsibility for my actions, much like my little brother had done all those years ago. Even though it had been an accident, I was afraid to admit what had happened and found myself wishing that my younger brother could be there to bolster my courage. To this day, I still remember the incident as vividly as if it had happened yesterday, and I know it is a valuable lesson I will one day share with children of my own.

Answer 1

Answer:

A - When deciding how honest to be about the role I had played in the situation, I kept thinking of my ilttle brother and how he had the wisdom, even at his young age, to do what was right.

Explanation:

If Kara placed this line after sentence 4 - it shows how she HAD done something wrong (but we don't know what yet) and thought of her brother's courage in order to tell the truth. It is the best sentence to connect the essay.