Question

Jordan looked down as his sister and the rest of the team sprinted onto the basketball court. The fans erupted into thunderous cheers, but Jordan's heart was pounding so hard he couldn't make a sound. Suddenly his dad gave him a punch on the shoulder and pointed at the giant TV screen in one corner of the auditorium. Jordan's face, painted the school colors of blue and white, was filling the screen! Jordan's first reaction was to duck out of sight, but then he remembered his sign and started waving it wildly. It said, "Skyler Jameson - Big East Player of the Year!!" "Skyler! Skyler!" roared the fans. Skyler looked up and saw the image of her little brother half-hidden behind his giant homemade sign. She scanned the crowded stands until she found him. She stood very still and gave him a special'smile. Then she turned back to her teammates. - Which message is Skyler most likely trying to send to Jordan at the end of the passage?

1. She appreciates his sign.
2. She is nervous about the game.
3. She is surprised that he is there.
4. She wants him to stop hiding.​

Answer 1

Answer: She appreciates his sign.

Explanation: The correct answer is 1. She appreciates his sign. The passage describes that Skyler saw the image of her brother on the giant TV screen and saw his sign, "Skyler Jameson - Big East Player of the Year!!" Then, it says that she looked up and found her brother, and gave him a special smile. This special smile is most likely a gesture of appreciation for the sign that Jordan made for her, as it shows his support and admiration for her accomplishments. The other options, such as her being nervous, surprised, or wanting him to stop hiding, are not explicitly mentioned in the passage and are less likely to be the message she is trying to send.

Answer 2

She appreciates his sign.