Writing a Strong Conclusion

Question 4 • FL-1001010-M/J Language Arts 1 A-CR

Which statement best paraphrases this excerpt from Little Women?

Answer

Jo complains that her sisters have it easier because they are not shut inside for hours and forced to run around performing annoying duties.

Jo says that she has the hardest time of all her sisters because she works so hard and spends so much time worrying about the older woman she cares for.

Jo says, “You don’t have half such a hard time as I do” because she has to take care of a nervous, fussy older woman who keeps her trotting, is never satisfied, and makes her want to cry.

Jo claims that she has a harder time than her sisters because she takes care of an anxious, picky older woman who pesters her, makes her work constantly, and is never pleased.

Explanation

Jo’s point is that caring for the older woman makes her work constantly: the woman is anxious and fussy, keeps Jo busy, and is never satisfied. Choice D restates those ideas in different words. Choice C repeats much of the excerpt’s wording rather than paraphrasing it, while B adds that Jo spends time worrying about the woman.

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