Question

read the following sentences from the passage.
i guess thats one of the benefits of having to go first, she thought. everyone is so worried about speaking in front of the class that no one is really listening
what does this quote from the passage mean?
○a. all of the students in hopes class are equally afraid of giving their book reports
○b. hopes classmates are afraid they will be called on to go first in her place
○c. all of the students in hopes class are listening because they love the book, too
○d. ms. richardson is making all of hopes classmates sit up straight and listen

Explanation:

The quote indicates that everyone in the class is worried about speaking in front of the class. This worry makes them not really listen. Option A aligns with this as it states that all students are equally afraid (worried) of giving book reports (speaking in front of the class), which leads to no one listening. Option B is incorrect as the text doesn't mention classmates being afraid of being called first in her place. Option C is wrong because the text says no one is really listening, not that they are listening because they love the book. Option D is incorrect as there is no mention of Ms. Richardson making classmates sit up and listen.

Answer:

A. All of the students in Hope's class are equally afraid of giving their book reports