Read the reflection from Kara's narrative. 1 Ironically, it is from my much younger-and, I used to think, less wise-brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right-even when what is right is not what is easy-that I remembered many years later in college when faced with a similar predicament of my own. Which best revises sentence 2 to make it more precise?

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Dominic Small

6 December, 19:17

Read the reflection from Kara's narrative. 1 Ironically, it is from my much younger-and, I used to think, less wise-brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right-even when what is right is not what is easy-that I remembered many years later in college when faced with a similar predicament of my own. Which best revises sentence 2 to make it more precise?

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Kai · Answer 1

Sentence 2 can be made more precise by giving an example or stating WHAT hte brother did that day and WHY it was extremely difficult for him. Example: I know that by telling the truth that day was extremely difficult when he was grounded for two weeks.)

Landin · Answer 2

After unintentionally breaking my roommate's treasured figurine, I squared my shoulders and took responsibility for my actions, much like my little brother had done all those years ago.