Question

The writer is considering adding the sentence below

immediately after sentence 15 to further develop the
argument in the fourth paragraph.
In his speech telling people not to follow their passions,
Rowe recounts a conversation he once had with his
plumber, who explained that he had not grown up with
the dream of becoming a plumber but was inherently
skilled at fixing appliances and water lines; thus, he had
followed employment and job security, and the interest
in plumbing had developed later.
Should the writer add this sentence after sentence 15?
Yes, because it outlines the specific steps students
should take when deciding on a potential career.
OYes, because it proves Rowe's authority by showing
that he has personal experience with the topic.
Yes, because it provides a personal example that
illustrates Rowe's claims in the paragraph.
No, because it suggests personal bias and detracts
from the credibility of the writer's argument.
No, because it does not clarify when or why this
incident occurred and therefore might be irrelevant.

Answer 1

The writer should add this sentence after sentence 15 for the following reason: Yes, because it provides a personal example that illustrates Rowe's claims in the paragraph.

Why the sentence should be added

Adding the sentence about the plumber's experience strengthens the paragraph by providing a concrete example to support Rowe's claim that people can find fulfillment in unexpected ways, demonstrating that passions can develop over time, even in seemingly unrelated fields and making the argument more relatable and engaging for the audience.

The other options are not directly supported by the sentence because while the example mentions the plumber's decision-making process, it does not provide a generalizable set of steps for all students.