Tossing her backpack on the sofa, Crystal scowled at her bioengineering textbook. The class was quickly becoming more than she had bargained for, and she felt completely overwhelmed. No matter how many times the professor explained the concepts, the details confused her. She sighed, knowing she had to take responsibility for the class and put in extra time to succeed.

Questions
What is suggested by the text’s use of “scowled” in the first sentence?

Crystal is frustrated and upset.

Crystal is engaged in problem-solving.

Crystal didn’t mean to toss her backpack.

Crystal is the top student in her class.

1 answer

The text's use of “scowled” in the first sentence suggests that Crystal is frustrated and upset.