Question

Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this text.

Which sentences should be included in a summary of “A Ride in the Night”?


Select Yes or No for each sentence.




yes- Will and York are bringing six horses to an innkeeper whose son will deliver them to the Continental Army.

no- When a British soldier suggests that Will join the army and serve King George, the rest are amused.

yes-Will leaves York with the horses to check out the tavern, where he meets several British soldiers.

yes-After the soldiers leave, Will tells Mr. Coleman he has the horses for Coleman's son to deliver.


Did i do them right?

Answer 1

The student's summary mostly covers necessary details, but some elements may not be central to the plot and can be omitted for conciseness.

Step-by-step explanation:

To summarize the story "A Ride in the Night", the sentences provided by the student mostly contribute to a concise understanding of the text. However, one sentence regarding a British soldier's suggestion may not be critical for a summary as it does not contribute to the main plot line. Instead, focusing on the key events and main characters' actions and motivations is essential in summarizing a story effectively.