SAT English Practice Question

The author uses several examples in this passage to illustrate the point that it is important to be able to recognize and adapt to new situations. The author uses the example of the speaker's own experience in the military to show how the speaker learned to adapt to the demands of a new environment. The author also uses the example of the speaker’s experiences in school to illustrate how the speaker learned to adapt to the demands of a new academic environment. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the examples in this passage?

1. A.provide a personal perspective on the topic of adaptation.
2. B.contrast the speaker's past experiences with the speaker's present experiences.
3. C.present a detailed history of the speaker’s experiences.
4. D.argue that the speaker is more experienced in some situations than others.