"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)
1 answer
Based on this paragraph, it can be inferred that LaShawn is an athlete who takes her competitions seriously and has put in a lot of effort and dedication in preparing for this tournament. She seems determined and focused on achieving success.