Question

which two sentences should be included in a summary of the passage?
□ lina reads a story about a dragon to uncle lou.
□ lina uses her favorite pencil to write her assignment.
■ ms. martinez asks the students to write a realistic story.
□ ramona suggests that lina write a story about a tap dancer.
□ lina finds it difficult to write about things she knows little about.

Explanation:

To determine the sentences for the summary, we analyze the main elements of the passage (implied context of a writing assignment). "Ms. Martinez asks the students to write a realistic story" is a key plot - driving event (the assignment given). "Lina finds it difficult to write about things she knows little about" is a central conflict/character - related point for Lina's writing process. The other options are either minor details (using a favorite pencil, reading to Uncle Lou) or a specific suggestion (Ramona's tap - dancer idea) that's less central to the overall passage summary compared to the two chosen.

Answer:

Ms. Martinez asks the students to write a realistic story; Lina finds it difficult to write about things she knows little about