Question

day 3
read the passage aloud, pausing after each
sentence. circle four other words you would
pause after.

i rode my bike out the driveway to get the
mail. i was anxious to see if i had gotten a
postcard from my cousin. my cousin, who was
also my best friend, had been away in camp
for two weeks. to my great delight, there it was!
i sat down on the porch. then, i read every
single word. she was having a good time. and
best of all, she would be back soon!

Explanation:

In written text, natural pauses often occur after introductory phrases, transition words, or phrases that set context. We identify words/phrases where a spoken pause would feel natural, beyond the end of sentences:

1. "To my great delight" is a phrase that sets up a reaction, so a pause after "delight" feels natural.
2. "Then" is a transition word, so a pause after "Then" makes the flow smoother.
3. "And best of all" is an introductory phrase emphasizing a key point, so a pause after "all" works.
4. In the clause "My cousin, who was also my best friend", the non-restrictive clause is offset by commas, so a pause after "friend" is natural when speaking.

Answer:

1. delight
2. Then
3. all
4. friend