Thomas: Come on, Patrick you'll have fun. You'll learn alot, and you'll be helping a family have a home that they otherwise couldn't afford.

Patrick: I don't know, Thomas. I've never built anything before, much less a house.

Thomas: You don't have to build the whole thing by yourself. There are dozens of people donating their time. Someone will show you what to do.

Patric: What if a piece of wood falls on my or I step on a nail...?

Thomas: What if, what if. What if you just said yes to the project?

Patrick: Well, I don't know...

Thomas: Come for three hours on Saturday. If you're not having fun by then, you can leave. And I won't tease you like I did when you quit the baseball team.

What does the dialogue show about why Thomas wants Patrick's help?
A. There is no danger associated with building the house.
B. Patrick should get involved in community projects.
C. The house is being built for a family in need.
D. Patrick has the best skills to help build the house.
Is the answer c?
Thank you.

Yes.

Thank you Ms. Sue:)

You're welcome, Callie. :-)

Yes, the answer is C. The dialogue shows that Thomas wants Patrick's help because the house is being built for a family in need. Thomas mentions that by helping build the house, they would be assisting a family who otherwise couldn't afford a home. This highlights the altruistic motive behind Thomas' request for Patrick's assistance.