Question

brook felt exhilarated as she finished the fourth mile of her run and rounded the corner toward home. she reached her house and, as usual, stretched her hamstrings before going inside for breakfast. her meal varied from morning to morning, but it always included grains and a protein like yogurt. she read the newspaper over her mothers shoulder, asking questions about topics she found interesting. these conversations activated her mind, preparing her for academic tasks ahead at school. on her way out the door, she always checked the family calendar against her own for conflicts. though brooks older brothers offered to drive her, she walked to school each day, breathing deeply because she believed in the health benefits of fresh air. her brothers often rolled their eyes at her \boring\ habits, but brook loved her morning regimen. when nora first read this paragraph, she thought regimen meant \exercises.\ was nora correct? 1. yes, because brook runs, stretches, and walks to school each morning. 2. no, because brooks four - mile runs take time away from other activities. 3. yes, because brook enjoys healthy habits, which her brothers deem \boring.\ 4. no, because brooks morning activities involve more than just physical exertion.

Explanation:

Brook's morning activities include running, stretching, eating, reading, conversing, and walking to school, which involve more than just physical exercises. Thus, Nora's initial thought that "regimen meant 'exercises'" is incorrect.

Answer:

1. No, because Brook's morning activities involve more than just physical exertion.