Question

by the end of the passage, the girl has improved her skills and creates a much better portrait
at the end of the passage, her brother suggests that she has enough talent to get
into art school
by the end of the passage, the girl’s family proves to her that they supported her
efforts the whole time
at the end of the passage, the girl’s family admits they were just teasing her and
knew what she was creating the

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: If the passage shows the girl improving skills and creating a better portfolio, this could be correct, but we need to check others.
• Option 2: The brother's suggestion about art school admission needs passage support, which isn't clear from the given context.
• Option 3: If the family's actions throughout the passage show consistent support, this aligns with typical narrative arcs where family support is revealed.
• Option 4: Admitting teasing and knowing her creation is less likely in a supportive narrative.

Assuming the passage has a family - support theme, Option 3 is the most probable as family proving continuous support is a common literary trope.

Answer:

By the end of the passage, the girl's family proves to her that they supported her efforts the whole time