Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.reread paragraphs 41-48 of the passage. then answer the multiple-choice questions that follow.from we beat the street by sharon m. draper, sampson davis, rameck hunt, and george jenkins41. \i have high hopes and great expectations for you, george.\42. \maybe you do, but some kids think it aint cool to be too smart, you know,\ george told her.43. \thats the dumbest thing i ever heard!\ miss johnson said loudly. the other kids on the bus looked up to see what had upset her44. \you dont understand,\ george said quietly. \its hard to fit in with your boys if your grades are too good.\45.
onsense!\ miss johnson replied. \you dont really believe that.\part awhich answer best describes the connotation of the phrase chewing on his lip as it is used in the paragraph 48?□ a. thoughtful□ b. angry□ c. happy□ d. tensepart bwhich line from the passage supports your answer to part a?□ a. \i have high hopes and great expectations for you, george.\□ b. \doesnt it take a long time?\ george asked□ c. george grinned at her. \yeah, i guess youre right.\□ d. \college is cool, george.\

Explanation:

For Part A: The phrase "chewing on his lip" is a physical cue that typically indicates a person is feeling anxious, nervous, or tense, especially in a stressful conversation. George is discussing the pressure to fit in with peers while maintaining good grades, a stressful situation, so the connotation is tense.
For Part B: George's question "Doesn't it take a long time?" shows he is uncertain and stressed about the path Miss Johnson is encouraging, which aligns with the tense connotation from Part A, as it reflects his anxious hesitation.

Answer:

Part A: D. tense
Part B: B. "Doesn't it take a long time?" George asked