Question

Read this paragraph.

Derek entered Room 101 and asked the teacher if he was in the right place for his drivers’ education class. When the teacher assured him that he was, Derek chose a textbook and a seat.

Which stage directions best represent the ideas in the paragraph?

A) Derek: [Entering classroom briskly; selecting a seat] May I please have a driver’s ed textbook?
B) Derek: [Entering classroom with hesitation; addressing the teacher] Is this drivers’ education?
C) Derek: [Entering classroom cheerfully; turning to a friend] So, are you ready to learn how to drive?
D) Derek: [Entering classroom gloomily; grabbing a textbook] I can’t believe I have to take this class.

Answer 1

B- I just took the test

Answer 2

The answer is B. This is because Derek was unsure that he was entering the correct classroom and had to ask the teacher to ensure that he was. Thus he was hesitant about walking in and he addressed the teacher as he walked in.