Nora was not correct. While "regimen" can refer to a prescribed course of medical treatment or a systematic plan, it does not specifically mean "exercises." In the context of the paragraph, "regimen" refers to Brook's routine or routine of habits that include her morning activities such as stretching, eating a healthy breakfast, and walking to school. So, in this case, it encompasses more than just exercises.
Brook felt exhilarated as she finished the fourth mile of her run and rounded the corner toward home. She reached her doorstep and, as usual, stretched her hamstrings before going inside for breakfast. Her meal varied from morning to morning, but it always included fruit, whole grains, and a protein like yogurt. She read the newspaper over her mother's shoulder, asking questions about topics she found interesting. These conversations activated her mind, preparing her for academic tasks ahead at school. On her way out the door, she always checked the family calendar against her own for conflicts. Though Brook's older brothers offered to drive her, she walked to school each day, breathing deeply because she believed in the health benefits of fresh air. Her brothers often rolled their eyes at her "boring" habits, but Brook loved her morning ,begin underline,regimen,end underline,.
Question
When Nora first read this paragraph, she thought ,begin emphasis,regimen,end emphasis, meant "exercises."
Was Nora correct?
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