Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question. Luiza clutched her violin under her chin. She felt every eye in the room on her and was aware that everyone was listening closely. She wiped a drip of sweat from her forehead. She wanted to be first chair in the orchestra so badly. Luiza had practiced hard, but she knew the competition was tough. Her hand shook as she brought her bow to the instrument’s strings. Then she began to play. What can be inferred about Luiza from the details in this paragraph? (1 point) Responses She is nervous She is nervous She feels ill She feels ill She is talented She is talented She feels angry

Answer 1

The best inference about Luiza from the details in this paragraph is that she is nervous. The text describes her awareness of being watched, her sweating, and her shaking hand, all of which indicate anxiety about her performance.