Question

text 1
harold and fayard nicholas were a dynamic dance duo known as the nicholas brothers who became one of the greatest dance acts of all time. these african american brothers performed in theaters in philadelphia in the 1920s while they were still children. in the 1930s and 40s, their dancing, which combined jazz, tap, ballet, and acrobatics, led them to perform in several movie musicals. later, they used their skills to teach dance to other well - known performers, such as singer michael jackson.
text 2
the nicholas brothers were dance legends of stage and screen. of particular note was their performance in the musical film stormy weather. their dazzling footwork and acrobatic stunts thrilled viewers. one of their signature moves was leapfrogging over each other down a staircase. another famous move was both brothers landing in a synchronized split and rising up again—without using their hands. their high energy and creativity led the famous dancer fred astaire to call their performance in stormy weather the best dance he had ever seen on film.
which sentence best combines the main, or central, ideas of both texts?

• although the nicholas brothers were known for their dazzling footwork and onstage acrobatics, they struggled to make the transition to movie musicals.
• to share their gift for jazz, tap, ballet, and acrobatics, the nicholas brothers taught dance moves to other entertainers, such as michael jackson.
• on stage and in films like stormy weather, the nicholas brothers thrilled audiences with their combination of different dance styles and exciting acrobatics.
• the nicholas brothers made their first film appearance in the movie musical stormy weather, in which they leapfrogged down a staircase.

Explanation:

• Analyze Text 1: The Nicholas Brothers were great dance acts, performed in theaters as children, in movie musicals (combining jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics) in 1930s - 40s, and taught dance.
• Analyze Text 2: They were legends of stage and screen, with notable performance in Stormy Weather, known for dazzling footwork, acrobatic stunts, and high - energy, creative moves.
• Analyze Option A: Text 1 says they performed in movie musicals, so "struggled to make the transition" is wrong. Eliminate A.
• Analyze Option B: Teaching dance is only part of Text 1, doesn't cover Text 2's focus on their stage/screen performances. Eliminate B.
• Analyze Option C: It includes their performance on stage (from Text 1's theater performances) and in films like Stormy Weather (Text 2), and their combination of dance styles and acrobatics (from both texts). This combines the main ideas.
• Analyze Option D: Text 1 doesn't say Stormy Weather was their first film appearance, and this option misses other aspects of their career. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. On stage and in films like Stormy Weather, the Nicholas Brothers thrilled audiences with their combination of different dance styles and exciting acrobatics.