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question 12 of 15
yolandas instructor announced her name. she walked - nearly ran - to the piano. she had rehearsed this piece for weeks, and she had it memorized, but her leg would not stop shaking. it was a difficult piece, and the hardest she had ever performed in front of others. too late to change her mind now. she took a deep breath and began to play.
which detail from the text best supports the inference that yolanda was nervous about her performance?
a. her instructor announced her name.
b. her leg would not stop shaking.
c. it was a difficult piece.
d. she had rehearsed for weeks.

Explanation:

Physical symptoms like uncontrollable shaking are common signs of nervousness. The other options do not directly indicate nervousness: the instructor announcing her name is just the trigger to perform, the piece being difficult is context, and rehearsing for weeks shows preparation, not anxiety.

Answer:

B. Her leg would not stop shaking.