Question

which clues in the passage help you understand what “stable” means?
mark and i are always together. we have a good, stable friendship. we never fail to be there for each other.
the first time mark visited my house, he was surprised. “luca! are these all your baseball trophies?” he asked.
“yes, i played in venezuela,” i answered. “baseball is great there, just like here.”

Explanation:

The phrase "always together" shows a consistent state, which relates to the idea of stability. The phrase "never fail to be there for each other" also implies a reliable and unwavering relationship, reinforcing the meaning of "stable".

Answer:

"always together", "never fail to be there for each other"