Question

A little boy is excited to get a balloon from the vendor at the park. As soon as he walks off though, he manages to lose hold of it, and it begins to float up into the sky. The boy bursts into tears. Greta happens to be passing by and sees the situation. Which reaction would show that Greta has sympathy for the boy?(1 point)ResponsesGreta runs after the balloon to get it back for him.Greta runs after the balloon to get it back for him.Greta begins crying as well because it is so sad.Greta begins crying as well because it is so sad.Greta tells the boy that she is so sorry he lost his balloon.Greta tells the boy that she is so sorry he lost his balloon.Greta keeps walking, pretending that she didn’t notice.

Answer 1

Greta tells the boy that she is so sorry he lost his balloon.

This expresses sympathy—acknowledging his feelings and offering comfort. Running after the balloon is helping; crying with him is empathizing; ignoring him shows no sympathy.