Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

"LaShawn inhaled deeply and leaned into her stretch. She would hold it for 90 seconds: a routine she
followed before every competition. But this was the final county tournament. Was she ready? Were the
countless backflips she did every morning at 5 a.m. for the past nine months going to pay off? Leaning out of
the stretch, she stood and walked purposefully to the door of the gym."

Write 1-2 sentences in which you explain what can be inferred about LaShawn based on this paragraph.

(2 points)

Answer 1

LaShawn is a disciplined, dedicated athlete—likely a gymnast—who has trained rigorously (doing backflips every morning at 5 a.m. for nine months) and follows precise pre-competition routines. This suggests she is serious, focused, and determined to perform well at the final county tournament.