Question

read the passage.
from benjamin franklin, the printer
what would benjamin franklin be when he grew up? in the 18th century it was up to a boys father to decide. benjamins father first thought he should be a preacher and sent him to school. but school was expensive and would take many years. so his father took him out of school after only two years and he put 10 - year - old benjamin to work at the family business, making soap and candles.
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what benjamin really wanted was to go to sea. he was an excellent swimmer, loved the ocean, and dreamed of working on a ship, but an older brother had died at sea so his father would not allow it. when another brother, james, returned from england to set up a printing business, their father... convinced benjamin to become his brothers apprentice (helper).
3
apprentices had to sign papers that said they would obey and work for their \master\ (boss) for a certain amount of time. benjamin reluctantly signed up to be his brothers apprentice for nine long years, from when he was 12 until he was 21.
4
james put benjamin to work setting type, cleaning up, and making deliveries. just like any other apprentice.
(from \benjamin franklin, the printer\ from americas story, library of congress)
how does paragraph 3 most clearly contribute to an important idea in this passage?

1. paragraph 3 explains why benjamin would rather work at sea on a ship.
2. paragraph 3 emphasizes that benjamin would have preferred a different career.
3. paragraph 3 emphasizes that benjamin was willing to work hard to be successful.
4. paragraph 3 explains that benjamin had a difficult relationship with his brother.

Explanation:

Paragraph 3 tells about Benjamin signing to be his brother's apprentice reluctantly, which shows a difficult relationship.

Answer:

1. Paragraph 3 explains that Benjamin had a difficult relationship with his brother.