Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Question

Maya's mother offered her the job of babysitting her younger siblings over summer break. At first, Maya wanted to earn money with a different job over the summer. But now, Maya realized that it was a golden opportunity. Besides allowing her to make money, babysitting has taught her many life skills, such as patience, problem solving, and creativity.

Which sentence describes the meaning of the phrase golden opportunity?

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Responses

a way to earn money
a way to earn money - no response given

a good thing that seems like a bad thing
a good thing that seems like a bad thing - incorrect

a big risk for a large reward
a big risk for a large reward - no response given

a chance to get something she wanted
a chance to get something she wanted - no response given
Incorrect

While Maya wanted a different kind of job at first, the paragraph does not suggest she viewed babysitting as a bad thing.
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Answer 1

The sentence that describes the meaning of the phrase "golden opportunity" is:

a way to earn money.

This aligns with Maya's realization that babysitting not only allows her to earn money but also helps her learn valuable life skills.