Read the paragraph from liam’s narrative. 1i had never been more frightened in my entire life. 2as i stepped onto the diving platform, i waited for instructions from my diving coach. 3only because his directions were so clear, and because he was so nice, was i able to do it. 4it had all been worth it, i thought, as i changed from my bathing suit back into clothes. 5i had achieved what i had set out to do. which sentence could replace sentence 5 to make the paragraph more precise? i was able to accomplish the goal i had set for myself. i had finally managed to dive from the highest platform. i had surprised myself by being able to do what i didn’t think i could. i truly owed a lot to coach wilkerson for all the he had given me.

Select the correct answer. which of these descriptions is the most accurate summary of chapters 5-8 of the death of ivan ilyich? ivan ilyich's pain worsens. a celebrated doctor offers a cure. it works for a short time, but the pain returns. ivan ilyich realizes that he is dyhe is consoled by the thought that he has his family to care for him. ivan ilyich cannot face up to the reality that he is dying. as he obsesses with the thought of dying, his mind swings between hope anddespair. he grows angry and bitter at everyone in his life, except his servant gerasim. when his wife and friends realize that ivan ilyich is dying, they plan several amusements to keep him in good cheer. ivan ilyich is tohear that his daughter is marrying a successful man from an influential family. as death approaches, ivan ilyich thinks about his happy childhood and his successful career. he cannot accept the fact that a good man likehim could be fated to die so young, he is happy to note that his young son will grow up to be a successful man like him.