What is the best summary of the excerpt?
A
Miles, a 13-year-old boy, has
discovered a rare giant squid
in the bay near his house.
Reporters have gathered to
hear about it from Professor
Kramer, an expert on squids.
Miles then tells the reporters
the squid was alive when he
found it.
B
At a press conference to
announce the discovery of a
rare giant squid in a small
bay, Professor Kramer, an
expert, speaks to reporters
about the squid. Thirteen-
year-old Miles, who is
interested in ocean animals,
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