Question

read the following excerpt from a student essay. how can the writer best improve his or her sentence fluency?
getting involved in high school sports is a great way for students to build a variety of important skills. when students play on teams, for example, they learn the importance of teamwork. teamwork is developed when players work together to achieve success. players have to balance schoolwork with time spent on practice and games, so they learn how to budget their time well. sports also provide an opportunity to build confidence. when players practice diligently and see improvement, they feel a sense of accomplishment, which builds self-esteem.
by using longer sentences
by simplifying the last sentence
by adding a transition between two sentences

Explanation:

The essay has short, choppy sentences with repetitive ideas (e.g., the two consecutive sentences about teamwork lack flow). Adding transitions (like "In fact" or "This skill") connects related sentences, creating smoother, more cohesive flow rather than just making sentences longer or simplifying one. Simplifying the last sentence would not address the overall fluency issue, and longer sentences alone could create run-ons without proper connection.

Answer:

by adding a transition between two sentences