Question

read the paragraph from liams narrative.

\\(^1\\)i had never been more frightened in my entire life. \\(^2\\)as i stepped onto the diving platform, i waited for instructions from my diving coach. \\(^3\\)only because his directions were so clear, and because he was so nice, was i able to do it. \\(^4\\)it had all been worth it, i thought, as i changed from my bathing suit back into clothes. \\(^5\\)i had achieved what i had set out to do.

which sentence could replace sentence 5 to make the paragraph more precise?

• i was able to accomplish the goal i had set for myself.
• i had finally managed to dive from the highest platform.
• i had surprised myself by being able to do what i didnt think i could.
• i truly owed a lot to coach wilkerson for all the help he had given me.

Explanation:

Analyze sentence 5 and the context

Sentence 5 reads: "I had achieved what I had set out to do." This sentence is vague because "what I had set out to do" does not specify the actual action (diving from the platform) described in the narrative.

Evaluate the options for precision

• Option 1: "I was able to accomplish the goal I had set for myself." (Still vague; "the goal" is not specific).
• Option 2: "I had finally managed to dive from the highest platform." (Highly precise; names the exact action "dive" and the specific location "highest platform").
• Option 3: "I had surprised myself by being able to do what I didn't think I could." (Vague; uses "what I didn't think I could").
• Option 4: "I truly owed a lot to Coach Wilkerson for all the help he had given me." (Changes the focus of the sentence rather than making the achievement itself more precise).

Select the best replacement

Option 2 provides the most specific, concrete details to replace the vague phrasing of sentence 5.

Answer:

• I was able to accomplish the goal I had set for myself.
• I had finally managed to dive from the highest platform. (Correct answer)
• I had surprised myself by being able to do what I didn't think I could.
• I truly owed a lot to Coach Wilkerson for all the help he had given me.