Nevin and Rue huddled together under the giant tree, trying to avoid the rain. Their breaths created puffs of white in the icy air.

Question

“At least it’s warm,” Rue mused.

Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.

What does Rue really mean when she says, “At least it’s warm”?

(1 point)
Responses

It would be worse if it were warm.
It would be worse if it were warm.

It would be worse if it were colder.
It would be worse if it were colder.

It’s especially bad because it’s cold.
It’s especially bad because it’s cold.

It’s not as bad as it could be.

Answer 1

Rue's statement, “At least it’s warm,” implies that despite the challenges they are facing, things could be worse. Therefore, the best response is:

It’s not as bad as it could be.