Read this excerpt from a personal narrative essay. What did the writer learn from this personal experience?


I am so glad that I continued to be part of my swim team. I think it really helped me heal from my injury. I also learned how important it was for my teammates to have a cheerleader. They loved that I was there encouraging them and telling them not give up. It was almost as if they knew I hadn’t given up either. I’ll be back next season!

A. You can be part of a team in different ways.

B. Cheerleaders are not part of a team.

C. Swim teams have cheerleaders.

D. Competitive swimming can cause injuries.