Read the body paragraph from a student’s informative essay on George Washington’s leadership.Washington realized he needed clever tactics to defeat the British. First and foremost, he did what he could to protect his troops. He avoided fights that he was unlikely to win. Instead, he relied on the element of surprise. On Christmas of 1776, his troops quietly sailed across the Delaware River. They struck the British in a sneak attack and won!Which sentence best states the supporting reason provided by this paragraph?
Answer
A
Washington sailed across the Deleware River without being seen.
B
Washington used a smart strategy to win battles and keep his soldiers safe.
C
Washington attacked the British during the Christmas holiday of 1776.
D
Washington was the general responsible for winning the American Revolution.
Explanation
The paragraph explains that Washington protected his troops by avoiding fights he was unlikely to win and using surprise attacks instead. Those details support the reason that he used a smart strategy to win battles and keep his soldiers safe. The Delaware River crossing is one example of that strategy, not the full supporting reason.
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