Question

6 After reading Barrio Boy, students were asked to write a paragraph about a character in the story. Jeremy selects José and writes the topic sentence below. José is a great help to Ernesto in preparing for life in the United States. Which supporting sentence best provides details to clarify the topic sentence? O He loves Ernesto and tells him important facts about the United States. O He reads a letter from Gustavo to Ernesto and his mother. O He teaches Ernesto some English words and gives him American money. O He leaves for Sacramento where he will work on the railroad.​

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. He teaches Ernesto some English words and gives him American money.

Explanation:

A topic sentence such as the one Jeremy wrote should be supported by specific details that explain the topic sentence or develop it. Due to this, Jeremy's supporting sentence should show how José helped Ernesto to prepare to live in the U.S.

In this context, the best option is "He teaches Ernesto some English words and gives him American money" because by teaching Ernesto English words, Ernesto can better communicate in a new country, and by giving him money Ernesto can buy basic things such as food, which would definitely help Ernesto to adapt or be more prepared to live in the U.S.