HSA 2006 English Item 13

Read these sentences related to the story “Breakfast,” the first chapter from the novel Jim the Boy.

1. Jim entered the kitchen.
2. Jim’s heart fell.
3. Jim saw Mama in the black skirt.

Which of these most effectively combines the ideas into one sentence?

1. Jim entered the kitchen, his heart fell, and he saw Mama in the black skirt.
2. Since Jim saw Mama in the black skirt entering the kitchen, his heart fell.
3. Seeing Mama in the black skirt while entering the kitchen, Jim’s heart fell.
4. As Jim entered the kitchen, his heart fell because he saw Mama in the black skirt.