(1) I had never been more frightened in my entire life. (2) As I stepped onto the diving platform, I waited for instructions from my diving coach. (3) Only because his directions were so clear, and because he was so nice, was I able to do it. (4) It had all been worth it, I thought, as I changed from my bathing suit back into clothes. (5) I had achieved what I had set out to do.
Which sentence could replace sentence 5 to make the paragraph more precise?
A. I was able to accomplish the goal I had set for myself.
B. I had finally managed to dive from the highest platform.
C. I had surprised myself by being able to do what I didn’t think I could.
D. I truly owed a lot to Coach Wilkerson for all the help he had given me.
