Question

read the paragraph below:when tyrese dropped his crutches and limped to the starting block, the audience froze. then the starters signal sounded, and the swimmers dove in. an awkward splash emerged from lane eight, but tyrese began reaching and kicking in earnest, keeping pace with many of his opponents. all eyes measured his steady progress. then, the mass on the bleachers leaned toward the finish, lips bitten, fists clenched, and silently yelled every swimmers hand hit to the wall.what is the audiences attitude toward tyrese in lane eight?○ the audience is bored and indifferent about tyreses effort.○ the audience is judgmental and unkind toward tyrese.○ the audience is interested and supportive of tyrese.

Explanation:

The text describes the audience watching Tyrese's steady progress intently, leaning toward the finish, clenching fists, and cheering when he hits the wall. These actions show they are engaged and supportive of him, not bored, judgmental, or unkind.

Answer:

The audience is interested and supportive of Tyrese.