Making Inferences in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Question 8 • PA-Common Core ELA 8 Q1
Read the paragraph below.Conversation ceased when Coach Deal entered the room. The din of the locker room was silenced, and all eyes met her gaze. She began her post-game speech, and every phrase was met with nods of assent. And when Coach Deal finally called the team in for a huddle, every hand reached eagerly together, and every voice proclaimed, "Teamwork!”
Answer
A
The players respect the coach’s authority.
B
The players are afraid of the coach’s harsh words.
C
The players resent the coach’s interruption.
D
The players enjoy the coach’s sense of humor.
Explanation
The players stop talking when Coach Deal enters, listen to her speech, nod in agreement, and eagerly join the huddle. These actions show that they respect her and respond positively to her leadership. There is no evidence that they fear her, resent her interruption, or are reacting to humor.
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