In the story “Amanda”, how does Amanda feel when she first enters the new classroom?
Answer
She feels anxious and looks for a familiar face.
The correct answer is She feels anxious and looks for a familiar face. — Select the option that matches this description, which is the second option.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the paragraph where Amanda enters the classroom for the first time.
- Notice the words such as “her heart raced”, “she scanned the room”, and “she felt uneasy”.
- These expressions indicate a feeling of anxiety and a desire to find something familiar.
- Select the option that matches this description, which is the second option.
Common mistake: Choosing the option that describes confidence instead of anxiety.
Concept tested: Character feeling inference
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