Which part of the passage gives you the best clue about the passage's theme?
Theme: When you are sad, an act of kindness from someone else can make
you feel better.
Kara was in the kitchen crying when her brother Tim walked in and
asked what was wrong, Kara snifled and told him that she was having
a bad day because she had lost the necklace Mom had given her. Tim
assured Kara that everything would be O. K., and Kara smiled and dried
her eyes. Tim smiled back and offered to help Kara find the necklace.
O A. Kara was in the kitchen crying when her brother Tim walked in and
asked what was wrong.
B. Kara sniffled and told him that she was having a bad day because
she had lost the necklace Mom had given her.
O C. Tim assured Kara that everything would be O. K., and Kara smiled
and dried her eyes
"D. Tim smiled back and offered to help Kara find the necklace.
E. PREVIOUS

D.) Tim smiled back and offered to help Kara find the neckless.

Explanation:

Kindness is a kind of behavior that shows concern, generosity, consideration and friendliness towards others.

The Theme: When you are sad, an act of kindness from someone else can make  you feel better is portrayed by Tim.

He was friendly to Kara, showed her compassion and expressed concern by offering to help her find the neckless.

He not only showed concern, he acted kind and made Kara feel better.

This gives the best clue about the passage's theme of kindness.

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