1. What conclusion can the reader draw about Emma based on the clues in the selection?
A. Emma got more attention from her mom than Susie did.
B. Emma did not treat Susie very kindly.
C. Emma was very skilled at playing the piano.
D. Emma did not enjoy playing the piano for others.
The conclusion that the reader can draw about Emma based on the clues in the selection is D. Emma did not enjoy playing the piano for others.
To determine the conclusion about Emma based on the clues in the selection, let's analyze each option:
A. Emma got more attention from her mom than Susie did: This conclusion cannot be drawn based on the given clues. The selection does not provide any information about the amount of attention Emma received compared to Susie.
B. Emma did not treat Susie very kindly: There is no evidence in the selection that suggests Emma treated Susie unkindly. Therefore, this conclusion is not supported by the clues.
C. Emma was very skilled at playing the piano: The selection does not explicitly mention Emma's skill level in playing the piano. Therefore, this conclusion cannot be confidently drawn based on the provided clues.
D. Emma did not enjoy playing the piano for others: The selection mentions that Emma didn't like to play publicly but enjoyed playing just for herself. This suggests that Emma did not enjoy playing the piano for others. Hence, this conclusion can be drawn based on the clues in the selection.
Based on the clues provided, the correct conclusion that the reader can draw about Emma is D. Emma did not enjoy playing the piano for others.