Question

question 12
inference is an important tool to use when you read. it means that the author doesnt come right out and say something but implies it through the use of words/clues.
what is the author implying when she esperanza writes about sally \you dont have a best friend to learn against the schoolyard fence with, to laugh behind your hands at what the boys say. there is no one to lend you her hairbrush.\
shes implying that sally was a terrible friend to cheryl.
shes implying that everyone needs friends.
shes implying that friends are a waste of time.
shes implying that esperanza would like to be sallys new best friend.
2 pts
question 13
sally is not the same at school as she is at home. why?
sally changes her appearance and her behavior before she gets home.
sally is shy at school but loud at home.
sally wears the same makeup at home but different clothes.
sally talks to boys at school but isnt allowed to at home.

Explanation:

For Question 12, the description of Sally not having a best friend for shared activities implies a general need for friends. The other options either introduce new elements (Cheryl, Esperanza wanting to be friends) or go against the implied sentiment (friends as a waste). For Question 13, Sally's different behavior (talking to boys at school but not allowed at home) explains her duality. The other options either have inaccuracies (changing appearance before home is not the key, same makeup is wrong) or are too simplistic (shy/loud is a surface - level trait).

Answer:

Question 12: She's implying that everyone needs friends.
Question 13: Sally talks to boys at school but isn't allowed to at home.