It’s not as bad as it could be.
Nevin and Rue huddled together under the giant tree, trying to avoid the rain. Their breaths created puffs of white in the icy air.
“At least it’s warm,” Rue mused.
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
What does Rue really mean when she says, “At least it’s warm”?
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Responses
It would be worse if it were warm.
It would be worse if it were warm.
It’s not as bad as it could be.
It’s not as bad as it could be.
It’s especially bad because it’s cold.
It’s especially bad because it’s cold.
It would be worse if it were colder.
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