Part A:
The best inference about Mackenzie and Jennifer that is supported by the text is C. Mackenzie makes quick assumptions about people, but Jennifer keeps relationships simple and tries not to get caught up in gossip.
Part B:
The detail from the text that best supports the answer from part A is D. "Mackenzie realized that she had misread Amber's situation entirely. While Mackenzie assumed that Amber had many friends and was too snobby to be friends with her, Amber was, in fact, a simple and lovely person." This detail shows that Mackenzie makes quick assumptions about people, while Jennifer's approach is to keep relationships simple and not jump to conclusions.
The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A:
What inference about Mackenzie and Jennifer is best supported by the text?
A.
While Mackenzie wants to make as many friends as she can, Jennifer prefers to just be friends with Mackenzie.
B.
Mackenzie relies on the opinions of others before she makes any decisions, but Jennifer always makes her own decisions.
C.
Mackenzie makes quick assumptions about people, but Jennifer keeps relationships simple and tries not to get caught up in gossip.
D.
While Mackenzie is judgmental and snobby, Jennifer focuses on her schoolwork and tries not to notice how mean Mackenzie is.
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Part B:
Which detail from the text best supports your answer from part A?
A.
"I wonder what it would be like to be her friend, but I am sure she has too many friends."
B.
"I know, I know...you think she is friendly, but I am not so sure...what is her story?" Mackenzie mused.
C.
"I really feel like you are being silly," Jennifer said... "you should approach her and try talking to her... We should be nice to her."
D.
...Mackenzie realized that she had misread Amber's situation entirely. While Mackenzie assumed that Amber had many friends and was too snobby to be friends with her, Amber was, in fact, a simple and lovely person...
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