Question

hey, carolyn, tina said. im going to pick up some extra supplies at the hardware store. ill be back soon. while she was gone, carolyn found a couple gallons of blue paint and some brushes on a back shelf. the inside of the shed was now clean and organized. carolyn went to work painting the outside—a peaceful, quiet task. an hour later, she heard mrs. bosco in the yard on her cell phone, talking to tina. like i said, tina, we dont need more shelves in the shed. why dont you come back now? sighing, mrs. bosco approached carolyn. thank you. you seem to understand that i hired you to get a job done, not come up with add - ons i didnt ask for, she said. your sister is nice, but without you, it doesnt seem like anything would ever get done. she paid carolyn a generous amount, and the painting was nearly finished by the time tina returned in the afternoon. which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story? actions are more valuable than talk. laziness can have serious consequences. dont be scared to accept new challenges.

Explanation:

Carolyn gets the job done through actions while Tina is out getting supplies. Mrs. Bosco appreciates Carolyn's work, showing that actions matter more than just talking about getting things done.

Answer:

Actions are more valuable than talk.