The theme reflected in the sentence is:
B. Everyone has a quality that makes them unique.
This is evident as Mom expresses that cooking is not her talent, indicating that everyone has different skills and abilities.
Tanya's Tips
Tanya was in a hurry to reach home. She had asked her mom to prepare her favorite baked macaroni and cheese the way Aunt Maggie made it. Now, Tanya knew Mom was not a good cook, but she was sure Mom would do a great job, especially as Aunt Maggie had shared her famous recipe with her.
"Mom, I am hungry," she called out, throwing her bag and rushing to the kitchen. When she looked at her plate, she was disappointed and she complained, "Mom,this is not even close to what Aunt Maggie cooks!"
"Cooking is not my cup of tea, Tanya, and you know it. Every person has a different talent and mine is not cooking," said Mom, irritated at Tanya's heartless attitude.
"But it's so simple. You just had to follow the steps, mix everything, and place it in the oven," said Tanya, gulping down the food as if it were a bitter medicine.
Just then, her brother, Bob, entered with his head hanging low.
"What's the matter, Bob?" Mom asked.
Before he could reply, Tanya jumped in, "Bob, didn't you win the singing competition?"
"No, I didn't. I can't believe I forgot the lines and missed two beats. I looked at the audience and was so scared that I walked away without completing the song," said Bob sadly.
"Oh, but that was so silly!" said Tanya. "You should have just closed your eyes and imagined you were singing alone," laughed Tanya mockingly and walked away, shaking her head in her usual way, which annoyed everyone.
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Read the sentence from the story.
"Cooking is not my cup of tea, Tanya, and you know it. Every person has a different talent and mine is not cooking," said Mom, irritated at Tanya's heartless attitude.
Which theme from the story is reflected in this sentence?
A.
Other people usually know more facts than you do.
B.
Everyone has a quality that makes them unique.
C.
Useless advice is best not followed.
D.
Treat others as you wish to be treated.
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