Question

like i said, tina, we dont need more shelves in the shed. why dont you come back now? sighing, mrs. bosco approached carolyn. thank you. you seem to understand that i hired you to get a job done, not come up with add - ons i didnt ask for, she said. your sister is nice, but without you, it doesnt seem like anything would ever get done. she paid carolyn a generous amount, and the painting was nearly finished by the time tina returned in the afternoon. which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story? actions are more valuable than talk. dont be scared to accept new challenges. laziness can have serious consequences.

Explanation:

Carolyn gets work done while Tina is off - task (talking on the phone instead of working). Mrs. Bosco values Carolyn's work - ethic and pays her generously. This shows that actions (Carolyn's work) are more important than just being present or talking (Tina's behavior).

Answer:

Actions are more valuable than talk.