Question

read the paragraph.
alejandro put his finger on the piece and hesitated. if he messed up this move, it could be the end of the game.
but, if he positioned himself correctly, he just might stand a chance. he picked up his finger and tapped it against his lip. then, he made his move.
what specific of information would best help this description?
○ what alejandro is wearing
○ more about the opposing player
○ the name of the game being played
○ more about alejandro’s looks

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context of the paragraph (Alejandro is playing a game, hesitating over a move as it could end the game if messed up, then positioning himself and making a move) and the options:

• Option 1 ("what Alejandro is wearing"): The paragraph has no info about clothing, so irrelevant.
• Option 2 ("more about the opposing player"): The paragraph focuses on Alejandro’s move, not the opponent, so irrelevant.
• Option 3 ("the name of the game being played"): Knowing the game’s name would clarify the context (e.g., chess, checkers, etc.), which is key to understanding why a single move could end the game. This directly relates to the scenario.
• Option 4 ("more about Alejandro’s looks"): The paragraph does not discuss appearance, so irrelevant.

Answer:

the name of the game being played