2 Question 2 Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(07.03 MC)
Read the following body paragraph.
Sherlock Holmes was a world-famous detective who used deduction to solve mysteries. A good detective takes away different options until only the answer is left. In The Mystery
of the Lost Gern, Sherlock used deduction to solve the mystery by eliminating different possibilities. The lack of damage to the safe indicated that the safe was not opened with a
tool. Sherlock concluded that the safe was opened using the combination. Since the door was not damaged and the windows were sealed, Sherlock realized that the thief did not
break in. The thief was someone living or working in the house. Finally, Sherlock arrived in the hallway. In the text, Sherlock thought, "What were the remaining options? What
about a trap door under the hallway? In his quest to eliminate the trap door option, Sherlock discovered the draft coming from the wall. This discovery led Sherlock to find the
scratches on the floor, and the hiding spot behind the portrait.
Which is the best closing sentence for this body paragraph?
O Sherlock Holmes discovered the hiding place of the thief and recovered the lost gem of Mrs. Blakely.
O Sherlock Holmes narrowed down the possibilities until there was only one suspect left.
Sherlock Holmes used deduction to solve the mystery of the lost gem, proving he deserved to be a world-famous detective.
Sherlock Holmes was a world-famous detective who used deduction to solve mysteries.