Read the sentence from Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

Question

"Mrs. G's actually the one who runs the place," said Mr. Tushman, which again made all the grown-ups laugh.

With his words, Mr. Tushman is implying that Mrs. G. is

his boss.
a hard worker.
funny.
overbearing.

Answer 1

With his words, Mr. Tushman is implying that Mrs. G. is his boss. The humor in his comment suggests that while he holds a position of authority, he recognizes that Mrs. G. is actually the one who manages the operations effectively, indicating a level of respect for her role.