Question

The office party was not going well to begin with. All of a sudden I had the misfortune of running into Smith, the accountant

for our division. I always wondered why office parties was a requirement. While he was not a boring conversationalist by any
means, I found his unctuous manner offensive. He was always touching my arm and laughing in that way of his as though we
were the best of friends sharing a private joke,
Which of these sentences could be added to continue the focus of the paragraph?
A)I am looking forward to attending next year's office party
B)Conversationalists are not aware of boundaries during talks.
C)Smith decided to leave the party early shortly after dinner was served
DHaving a conversation with Smith was uncomfortable and I considered
expressing this to him

Answer 1

The best sentence to continue the focus of the paragraph about the office party is the one expressing the writer's discomfort in conversing with Smith and contemplating expressing their feelings.

Step-by-step explanation:

To continue the focus of the paragraph about the office party and the interaction with Smith, the sentence that could be added is "Having a conversation with Smith was uncomfortable and I considered expressing this to him." This option aligns with the existing tone and context, which describes discomfort and a problematic situation with Smith at the office party. It also reflects the writer's internal conflict and adds more depth to the narrative, highlighting the challenges of office social dynamics.