Read the paragraph. Attending career day this spring will be helpful to all seniors, regardless of their future plans. By talking to potential future employers, students can learn about careers they have never heard of before. They can also learn which college degrees may be the most useful to them later in life . What does the phrase "later in life” contribute to the text?
Answer
A
The phrase adds a specific detail about time that is relevant to the text’s topic.
B
The phrase adds details to the text by summarizing the main idea.
C
The phrase helps to introduce the text’s topic by providing a direct object.
D
The phrase helps to conclude the text and does not add to the writing.
Explanation
“Later in life” tells when the college degrees may be useful: at a future time. This specific time detail fits the paragraph’s topic of how career day can help seniors prepare for their futures. It does not summarize or conclude the paragraph.
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