As per the question, the sentence that best accomplishes the blank would be 'she asks for the ball' i.e. option A as it assists to maintain the continuity along with the chronological order. The other threes actions as displayed by the options B, C, and D are followed by this action(chronologically C, B, and D). Therefore, option A would be categorized as the answer as it compliments the chronology of the excerpt and establishes a coherence among the sentences in terms of meaning and systematic organization.
I notice that Bilbo's journey home is a lot peaceful than the journey there. He thinks about the people he lost along the way and his home. He experiences a little bit of sadness because it is over but also some relief. He feels this way because he like the adventure and the thrills of it.
Yes because the student needs to now what is happening with them academic wise. They can get suggestions from there teachers on how they can improve or do better