Question

read the paragraph.
lara hesitated at the door. she confirmed the room number, comparing it to the schedule in her sweaty hands. with downcast eyes, she shuffled toward the teacher’s desk. greeting the teacher, she timidly asked, “spanish two, señora garcia?”
the underlined words reveal lara’s
○ excitement.
○ disappointment.
○ nervousness.
○ compassion

Explanation:

To determine Lara's emotion, we analyze the underlined words: "hesitated" (showing indecision), "sweaty hands" (a physical sign of nervousness), "downcast eyes" (shyness or nervousness), and "timidly" (showing shyness or nervousness). Excitement would involve more energy, disappointment is sadness about unmet expectations, and compassion is concern for others—none match. Nervousness fits the signs of anxiety/hesitation.

Answer:

nervousness