Question

Read the sentences from paragraph 2 of the story and answer the question that follows.

I tried to show Ben the best of our tropical paradise, but Ben seemed unimpressed with the slower pace of life here. He kept going on about how much he loved Broadway shows and going to Yankees games.

Which statement best paraphrases the ideas in these sentences?

A) The narrator's friend Ben decides that he dislikes Key West in Florida because it is a tropical paradise.

B) The narrator takes his friend Ben to interesting places in Key West; however, Ben finds island life boring.

C) The narrator calls attention to the highlights of Key West in order to make a good impression on Ben.

D) The narrator presents Key West's high points to Ben, but Ben prefers New York City's energy and culture..

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

D) The narrator presents Key West's high points to Ben, but Ben prefers New York City's energy and culture.