Will mark

read the excerpt from “raymond's run.”

so they just stand there and gretchen shifts from one leg to the other and so do they. then gretchen puts her hands on her hips and is about to say something with her freckle-face self but doesn’t. then she walks around me looking me up and down but keeps walking up broadway, and her sidekicks follow her.

based on this excerpt, what conclusion can the reader make about the girls?

they feel bad for squeaky and don’t want to hurt her.
they wish that they were as confident as squeaky.
they think that fighting is childish and immature.
they pretend to be tougher and stronger than they are.

Read the rough-draft paragraph. exercising daily is one of the best ways to the body fight fatigue, illness, stress, and weight gain. whether taking a bike ride, enjoying a walk, or going for a swim, the type of activity is not as important as exercising consistently. often, people begin the new year with the resolution of exercising, but within a few months that commitment is quickly forgotten. the key is to choose something that is accessible, enjoyable, and affordable. exercising just thirty minutes a day not only strengthens the heart and lungs, but it also to boost one’s energy. another way to feel more energized is to eat a balanced diet. since no single food item can supply the body with everything it needs, it is important to eat a variety of foods. so to maintain a long, happy life, get out there and get moving, and enjoy a wide range of healthy meals. which statement best describes the mistake the writer makes in this paragraph?