The writer wants to illustrate the point made in sentence 9 (reproduced below) by adding evidence to the end of the sentence, adjusting the punctuation as needed.The National Education Association, for example, notes that cursive writing helps students.

The sentence says the National Education Association notes that cursive writing helps students, so the added evidence should specify benefits supported by that organization. Choice B lists concrete learning skills—memory, comprehension, and fine motor skills—that cursive practice can build. The other choices either make broader claims or focus on reading historical documents rather than illustrating the educational benefits described.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.