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Read the passage below. Then, answer the question that follows.

A Three-Point Turn

Chapter 1

"You know, hardly anyone ever needs to do a three-point turn anymore," said Justin, trying to help Becky calm down.

"Oh, so it's not a useful skill AND I am probably going to fail the driving test because I can't do it anyway," Becky said, raising her voice for emphasis. "That should make me feel like a million bucks when I flunk."

Justin was riding with Becky so she could take her driving test. He had volunteered for the job because he thought she would be less nervous with him than with their mom, but so far, he wasn't sure he was making any difference.

"Slow down, your turn is coming up here," he said, looking ahead.

"I know, I know," she replied, "I've been here before remember—the last time I flunked."

Justin was pretty sure if he had let her miss the turn, things would only have deteriorated further, but he wasn't sure he was fond of being the scapegoat for Becky's anxiety.

"Listen, you need to take a few deep breaths," he said, hoping he could help her at least relax a bit. "Being nervous won't help you with the three-point turn or anything else you have to do. Hey, did you just take that turn without your turn signal on?" This was going to be harder than he thought.

"Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate."

"Look, you need to stop and get yourself together here," Justin started. "It is not just about passing the driving test. I don't want to get in an accident, so pull into that parking lot."

Becky drove into the office building's parking lot where Justin was pointing. Justin knew they were less than a mile from the licensing office, and if she continued in this condition, he'd be having this same discussion three months from now when she tried the test again for the third time.

"You need to get a grip," he started after she put the car in park, "because you have studied and practiced driving all year. You know this stuff inside and out, backwards and forwards. What are you so nervous about?"

"I don't know, I don't know," Becky wailed, resting her head on the steering wheel. "I just get so tired of failing."

Listening quietly as Becky sobbed, Justin realized this was about much more than a driving test. He also knew if he didn't find a way to help Becky things would just get worse.

Which of the following statements best explains Becky's perspective about the situation?

A. Becky is excited that she'll get to practice three-point turns with Justin's help.
B. Becky feels confident about her chances of passing her driver's test on the first try.
C. Becky is angry that her mom sent Justin to practice driving with her.
D. Becky feels that her nervousness will affect her chances of passing her driver's test.

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Answer:

D. Becky feels that her nervousness will affect her chances of passing her driver's test.

Step-by-step explanation:

Throughout the passage, Becky expresses a lack of confidence in her ability to pass her driving test due to her nervousness. She mentions that she has failed the test before and that she is worried about flunking again. She also becomes frustrated and upset when Justin points out that she made a mistake while driving, indicating that she is aware of the importance of the test and is feeling pressure to perform well. All of these factors suggest that Becky is concerned about her nervousness impacting her chances of passing the test.

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