Question

“i have a great idea,” carlos said. “you know that history paper i have to write for ms. soto’s class? i am having a hard time with it, so i’m going to ask ms. soto if i can wash her car instead. maybe she’ll let me skip writing the paper.” “you can’t be serious—that will never fly!” victor said. “you’d better sit down and get that history paper written.” what does victor mean when he says, “that will never fly”? 1. the paper is not important. 2. the paper will not take carlos long to write. 3. ms. soto will want victor to help carlos. 4. ms. soto will expect carlos to write the paper.

Explanation:

The idiom "that will never fly" means an idea or plan is not likely to be accepted or successful. Carlos wants to wash Ms. Soto's car instead of writing the paper. Victor implies Ms. Soto will expect the paper to be written.

Answer:

1. Ms. Soto will expect Carlos to write the paper.