The author put those details to introduce a time and a place, those are key for making a setting which advanced the story and allows it to develop.
I’ll say honesty for this type of question
Answer:
Explanation:
Our mid exam will be next week
Sentences? How about this:
Hitting the tree put a dent in my car.
I found a stash of candy hidden under my brother's pillowcase.
Or if you need them both in one sentence:
I tried to get to the stash of food behind the metal door, but I could barely make a dent.
Is that what you needed?