Question

Which detail would be best to add after sentence 5 to support the author's claim that taking part in after-school activities helps improve students' concentration skills? A. According to students who were interviewed by a school magazine, students who took part in after-school activities were better able to focus on studies than they would otherwise. B. According to a recent survey by the U.S. Department of Education, students preferred to take part in after-school activities in order to spend time with their friends. C. According to a national poll, a majority of students at schools like to take part in various after-school activities because they have fun while competing with their friends. D. According to a survey by the U.S. Department of Education, taking part in after-school activities helped increase student confidence and focus while playing sports.

Answer 1

The best detail to add after sentence 5 to support the author's claim that taking part in after-school activities helps improve students' concentration skills would be:

A. According to students who were interviewed by a school magazine, students who took part in after-school activities were better able to focus on studies than they would otherwise.

This detail directly relates to the topic of concentration skills and provides evidence from student interviews that supports the claim.