Question

read the paragraph below.
jonas entered the gym and waved to fiona, his physical therapist. with her guidance, he walked across the floor with a walker, gently putting weight on his injured leg. then he sat on the bench and lifted the weight she recommended. on the final repetition, he gritted his teeth in discomfort. finally, he allowed her to demonstrate two new stretching exercises that would restore his flexibility. he tried each one dutifully and assured her that he would perform them every night.
what inference can be drawn about jonas?
○ the patient has become friends with his therapist.
○ the patient is a competitive and talented athlete.
○ the patient is cooperative and determined.
○ the patient is frustrated with his slow progress.

Explanation:

• For the option "The patient has become friends with his therapist": The text only shows a professional interaction (waving to therapist, following guidance) without evidence of friendship. Eliminate this.
• For "The patient is a competitive and talented athlete": The context is physical therapy (using a walker, injured leg) not competitive sports. Eliminate this.
• For "The patient is cooperative and determined": He follows the therapist's guidance (cooperative), grits teeth in discomfort but continues and promises to do exercises (determined). This fits.
• For "The patient is frustrated with his slow progress": The text shows he is dutiful and assured, no sign of frustration. Eliminate this.

Answer:

The patient is cooperative and determined.