Which quotation from the passage best supports that this statement is the central idea?
A."This would be a blow to schools that had relied on funding to keep art, music, and sports programs running."
B." . . . I learned a great deal from him about how to cover a story well, how to handle my sources, and how to make a boring story seem interesting.
C." . . . John didn't seem deterred by the fact that I had no solid experience."
D."He was happy with the few writing samples I'd brought to the interview and offered me the job on the spot."
A."This would be a blow to schools that had relied on funding to keep art, music, and sports programs running."
B." . . . I learned a great deal from him about how to cover a story well, how to handle my sources, and how to make a boring story seem interesting.
C." . . . John didn't seem deterred by the fact that I had no solid experience."
D."He was happy with the few writing samples I'd brought to the interview and offered me the job on the spot."
1 Answer
I would say A
Explanation:
It would be helpful to see the entire passage in order to understand what the central theme of the passage would be.
B. seems more of a detail than a central idea. But could be the central idseea if the passage is mainly about getting a writing job
C. is definitely a detail not a central idea
D. is definitely a detail
A. seems to be a central idea if the passage is about school funding
B C D seem to be connected about the process of writing and getting a writing job.
B would be the best central idea of the passage is about writing and getting a writing job.
A seems discounted to the other three quotes. While it seems to express a central idea, it may not be the central idea of this passage.
