directions: read the passage, and answer the question that follows.\nclayton was aware of his chuming…

directions: read the passage, and answer the question that follows.\nclayton was aware of his chuming stomach and his sweaty hands. although his career was just beginning, he had been nominated for best supporting actor. his fellow nominees smiled and wished him well, although clayton sensed daggers in their stares. his heart was beating like a drum, and was so loud in his head that he almost didnt hear the voice announcing his name. stunned, he ran to the stage. as he reached for the statuette, his hands were shaking violently. he stumbled through his acceptance speech, relieved once he realized this was the big break he had been hoping for!\nwhich phrase in the passage helps you visualize what it feels like to be nervous?\na. \churning stomach\\nb. \sweaty hands\\nc. \hands shaking violently\\nd. all of the above

directions: read the passage, and answer the question that follows.\nclayton was aware of his chuming stomach and his sweaty hands. although his career was just beginning, he had been nominated for best supporting actor. his fellow nominees smiled and wished him well, although clayton sensed daggers in their stares. his heart was beating like a drum, and was so loud in his head that he almost didnt hear the voice announcing his name. stunned, he ran to the stage. as he reached for the statuette, his hands were shaking violently. he stumbled through his acceptance speech, relieved once he realized this was the big break he had been hoping for!\nwhich phrase in the passage helps you visualize what it feels like to be nervous?\na. \churning stomach\\nb. \sweaty hands\\nc. \hands shaking violently\\nd. all of the above

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • "Churning stomach" is a common physical sensation associated with nervousness.
  • "Sweaty hands" is also a typical sign of being nervous.
  • "Hands shaking violently" further emphasizes the physical manifestation of nervousness.

Answer:

d. all of the above