Question

“mami pressed down on the ham with a spatula. she lifted it and folded it onto a piece of bread. the spatula wavered in her hand. she didn’t look like she...
what does the word wavered show about how mami feels?
○ she is trying to act calmly, but she feels nervous.
○ she is trying to finish cooking, but she feels rushed.
○ she is trying to listen quietly, but she feels distracted.
○ she is trying to multitask, but she feels overwhelmed.”

Explanation:

The word "wavered" means to shake or tremble unsteadily. In the context of Mami holding a spatula while preparing food, this unsteady movement suggests she is trying to perform the calm, routine action of making a sandwich but her physical reaction (trembling hand) reveals nervousness. The other options do not align: there's no indication she is rushed, distracted by listening, or overwhelmed by multitasking.

Answer:

A. She is trying to act calmly, but she feels nervous.