Use the paragraph to answer the question. "LaShawn inhaled deeply and leaned into her stretch. She would hold it for 90 seconds: a routine she followed before every competition. But this was the final county tournament. Was she ready? Were the countless backflips she did every morning at 5 a.m. for the past nine months going to pay off? Leaning out of the stretch, she stood and walked purposefully to the door of the gym." Write 1-2 sentences in which you explain what can be inferred about LaShawn based on this paragraph. (2 points)
Based on this paragraph, it can be inferred that LaShawn is a dedicated athlete who puts in consistent effort and has been preparing extensively for the final county tournament. Her disciplined routine and early morning training suggest a strong determination to succeed.
