“No more complaining, Jay,” Mom said. “Your grandfather needs your help, and you have the time. Walk over there now and help him paint his dining room.”

Though not happy about painting inside on a summer day, Jay listened and walked the few blocks to Grandpa Tony’s neat bungalow on Cass Street.

Jay arrived to find Grandpa Tony had already lined up the paint supplies in the dining room where the floors and furniture were covered with plastic tarps.

“Good morning, Jan—oops, that’s right, you go by ‘Jay’ now,” Grandpa Tony said. “Thanks for helping out. We can start by taping the edges near the ceiling and baseboards.”

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Question
Use the short story to answer the question.

Which of these is a conclusion with evidence about how Jay feels about helping Grandpa Tony at the end of the story?

(1 point)
Responses

Jay wishes that Grandpa Tony never asked for any help because Jay doesn’t like Grandpa Tony’s old-time music.
Jay wishes that Grandpa Tony never asked for any help because Jay doesn’t like Grandpa Tony’s old-time music.

Jay is no longer unhappy about helping Grandpa Tony because they end up laughing and enjoying lunch together.
Jay is no longer unhappy about helping Grandpa Tony because they end up laughing and enjoying lunch together.

Jay enjoys the process of painting and wants to finish lunch so they can get back to work.
Jay enjoys the process of painting and wants to finish lunch so they can get back to work.

Jay is anxious to finish the paint job because Grandpa Tony, and not Jay, is the one to suggest a lunch break.

1 answer

The correct conclusion with evidence about how Jay feels about helping Grandpa Tony at the end of the story is:

Jay is no longer unhappy about helping Grandpa Tony because they end up laughing and enjoying lunch together.

This response suggests a positive change in Jay's feelings as a result of spending time with his grandfather, which aligns with the idea that the experience was enjoyable rather than a burden.