Which sentence from the text BEST supports the claim that Jameel feels stressed about balancing his drama club and family responsibilities?

A.
At first, he worried his parents would miss his frequent help, but they respected his need for a plan.

B.
Running rehearsals was harder than Jameel expected.

C.
Jameel was running late thanks to a few last-minute chores he’d offered to do.

D.
Between his increased responsibilities at home and the demands of drama club, he was exhausted and felt like he couldn’t get any peace.

D. Between his increased responsibilities at home and the demands of drama club, he was exhausted and felt like he couldn’t get any peace.

The sentence that BEST supports the claim that Jameel feels stressed about balancing his drama club and family responsibilities is option D: "Between his increased responsibilities at home and the demands of drama club, he was exhausted and felt like he couldn’t get any peace." This sentence directly mentions Jameel's increased responsibilities at home and the demands of drama club, indicating the source of his stress.

To identify the sentence that best supports the claim that Jameel feels stressed about balancing his drama club and family responsibilities, we need to examine the options provided and analyze their relevance to the claim.

A. This sentence indicates that Jameel's parents respected his need for a plan, but it doesn't directly address his feelings of stress or the balancing act between his drama club and family responsibilities.

B. This sentence merely states that running rehearsals was harder than Jameel expected. While it suggests a challenge, it doesn't specifically address his feelings of stress or the balancing act.

C. This sentence suggests that Jameel was running late due to last-minute chores he volunteered to do. Although this implies a potential source of stress, it doesn't explicitly mention his family responsibilities or the stress of balancing them with his drama club.

D. This sentence specifically mentions Jameel's increased responsibilities at home and the demands of the drama club, expressing both his exhaustion and inability to find peace. This sentence most strongly supports the claim that Jameel feels stressed about balancing his drama club and family responsibilities.

Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it directly addresses Jameel's feelings of stress and the challenges he faces in balancing his drama club and family responsibilities.