Question

Select the correct text in the passage.

Read the following excerpt from a news report. Choose the line that highlights the reporter's use of a delayed lead.

"We have achieved all this today, because humanity still dwells in our hearts," President of NGO Grace Unlimited, Grace William said. "If it was not for our accumulative effort, I would not be standing on this dais today."

Mayor David Field presented a trophy and citation to Grace William, President of NGO Grace Unlimited, for selfless service to humanity. Grace Unlimited was declared the best NGO in the city. The event took place at the Town Hall at 6:30 P.M. last evening.

The city's top entrepreneurs, social workers, and television celebrities graced the occasion with their presence. The chief guest for the occasion was Wilma Rouge, who is not only a gifted actor, but also an amazing social worker.

"I accept this trophy on behalf of all the volunteers at the NGO. They have proved that the spirit to love and care is the biggest gift we humans possess," said Grace as she received the trophy from the mayor.

Answer 1

The delayed lead in the news excerpt is found in the paragraph describing Mayor David Field presenting a trophy and citation to Grace William, highlighting the award and acknowledging the NGO as the city's best.

Step-by-step explanation:

Selecting the correct text in the passage that highlights the reporter's use of a delayed lead involves identifying which part of the text postpones the revelation of the most newsworthy information—typically the who, what, where, when, and why—until after an initial storyline that sets the stage. In the provided excerpt, the delayed lead is employed when the most essential details of the event, such as the awarding of the trophy and citation to Grace William by Mayor David Field and the declaration of Grace Unlimited as the best NGO, are not mentioned until the second paragraph. Therefore, the lines that best represent the reporter's use of a delayed lead are:

"Mayor David Field presented a trophy and citation to Grace William, President of NGO Grace Unlimited, for selfless service to humanity. Grace Unlimited was declared the best NGO in the city. The event took place at the Town Hall at 6:30 P.M. last evening."

This passage, placed after an opening quote and details about the presence of notable public figures, upholds a suspenseful approach before revealing the primary news of the event.