Question

read the excerpt from \clara bartons childhood.\there was, directly in front of the house, a small, circular, natural pond, fed by springs in the bottom and surrounded by a circle of hills forming a basin in which the little pond basked and slept through the summer, welcoming visitors who wished to escape the summer heat. but in winter it became a thing of beauty and a joy forever to the skater. from its sheltered position it froze smooth, even, and dazzling, and had no danger spots.based on the descriptive details of the setting, what can be inferred about the pond?○ it was only visited in the winter.○ it was the only source of water.○ it was revered when it froze over.○ it was only visited in the summer.

Explanation:

The excerpt states the pond welcomed summer visitors escaping heat, and in winter was a joy to skaters. This eliminates options claiming it was only visited in one season. There is no mention of it being the only water source. The text describes its frozen state as beautiful, smooth, and safe for skating, supporting the inference it was revered when frozen.

Answer:

It was revered when it froze over.