12.

Read the passage.

Paul looked at the cast and sighed. He wrote #22 with a permanent marker on the cast. Sometimes, he would bounce his basketball on the ground as he sat in a chair, but he could not stand and shoot the ball. The doctor said that he would not be able to play for at least six weeks.

Which of the following phrases is a supporting detail that helped you draw a conclusion about Paul’s condition?

he would bounce his basketball on the ground

he could not stand

as he sat in a chair

1 answer

The phrase that serves as a supporting detail helping to draw a conclusion about Paul’s condition is "he could not stand." This detail clearly indicates a limitation in his physical ability, suggesting a significant injury or condition that affects his mobility.