Question

Becky's mother had played the piano since she was a little girl. Becky's father was a tuba player. Now, Becky had the chance to play a musical instrument at school. Both of her parents had opinions about which instrument she should choose. "The piano makes such beautiful music," her mother said. "The tuba really is a graceful instrument," her father told her. Becky could not imagine how a 20-pound chunk of brass could be graceful. Neither the piano nor the tuba seemed like the right instrument for her. Even Becky's friends had opinions about what she should choose. Her best friend Kelly played the harp. Becky's sister Bridget played the drums, which hurt Becky's ears. One afternoon, as she wandered through the music building at school, Becky heard a rich combination of sounds coming from one of the practice rooms. She peeked through the small window of the room to see a string orchestra practicing, their bows punching into the air at the same pace. Suddenly, a girl at the front of the orchestra stood up and began playing a violin solo, the sound high-pitched and clear. Becky sprinted down the hall and out the doors of the music building. She could not wait to tell everyone that she had made her choice. 5 Which of these best summarizes the passage? A. Becky wants to play the clarinet because her sister Bridget does, but Becky's mother wants to her to learn to play the piano instead. B. Becky has to decide what musical instrument to play, and she decides to play the violin after watching a violinist play a solo in an orchestra. C. Becky's parents and her sister play musical instruments, and Becky tries to decide whether she wants to play the piano, tuba, or clarinet. D. Becky does not want to play the tuba or piano, but her parents try to convince her to play one of these instruments.

Answer 1

B. Becky has to decide what musical instrument to play, and she decides to play the violin after watching a violinist play a solo in an orchestra.

Step-by-step explanation:

B. Becky has to decide what musical instrument to play, and she decides to play the violin after watching a violinist play a solo in an orchestra.