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SSAT Middle Level Writing Question of the Day

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Which sentence uses descriptive details most effectively to show someone feeling proud?

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Which sentence uses descriptive details most effectively to show someone feeling proud?

  1. Marcus felt extremely proud and accomplished, experiencing great satisfaction about his achievement.
  2. Marcus was filled with pride and happiness, feeling pleased and confident about his performance.
  3. Marcus stood tall with his shoulders back, a broad smile spreading across his face. (correct answer)
  4. Marcus experienced intense pride and self-satisfaction, feeling triumphant about his excellent results.

Explanation: Option C is correct because it shows pride through specific body language (standing tall, shoulders back) and facial expression (broad smile) rather than stating emotions directly. The other options tell about pride using emotion words without providing concrete descriptive details.