Common Core 7th Grade ELA Question of the Day
Test your knowledge with a hand-picked multiple-choice question.
Brianna and Leo wheeled their solar oven into the school gym, careful not to tip the foil panels. 'We did it,' Leo whispered. The gym smelled like fresh varnish. Judges drifted from table to table, clipboards held like shields. Brianna adjusted the thermometer and waved sunlight onto the dark box. 'Do you think the s'mores will melt?' she asked. A whistle blew; kids hushed. They answered questions about angles and heat. Ms. Patel announced the winners. 'In third place…' Brianna squeezed Leo's sleeve. The list felt endless. When their names were called for second, Leo gasped, then laughed. 'Next year, we aim higher,' Brianna said. He nodded, already sketching improvements on the back of a flyer. The clock ticked somewhere above the bleachers. The air hummed with whispers.
There is an abrupt jump between 'They answered questions about angles and heat.' and 'Ms. Patel announced the winners.' Which transition best begins the second sentence to show the time shift?