Which version best uses a variety of sentence structures to enhance the flow
and writing style of a story?
OA. It was the last period of the day, and Wanda was nervous, because
she had been practicing her English presentation for days. Jake
was called first to do his, and then Jaime was, and then Sarah
was, and Wanda's fingers were twitching, and she was trying to
calm her frazzled nerves, and then, finally, it was her turn.
B. It was the last period of the day, and Wanda was nervous. She had
been practicing her English presentation for days. Jake was called
first to do his. Then Jaime. Then Sarah. Wanda's fingers were
twitching as she tried to calm her frazzled nerves. Finally, it was
her turn.
C. It was the last period of the day. Wanda was nervous. She had
been practicing her English presentation for days. Jake was called
first to do his. Jaime was called to do his. Sarah was called to do
hers. Wanda's fingers were twitching. They were trying to calm her
frazzled nerves. Finally, it was her turn.
OD. Wanda was nervous because it was the last period of the day and
she had been practicing her English presentation for days. Jake
was called first to do his, before Jaime was, and then Sarah was.
Wanda's fingers were twitching, since they were trying to calm her
frazzled nerves. It was her turn, after everyone else went.