Read this excerpt from the call of the wild. buck felt vaguely that there was no depending upon these two men and the woman. they did not know how to do anything, and as the days went by it became apparent that they could not learn. . . . not only did they not know how to work dogs, but they did not know how to work themselves. which statement best describes how hal and charles differ from the dogs’ previous owner? hal and charles do not demand as much work from the dog team. hal and charles do not need to learn as much about taking care of the dogs. hal and charles are not nearly as experienced or hardworking. hal and charles are not nearly as relaxed or carefree.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.