What is not true about making predictions when reading a text?

"Making predictions is a waste of time" Is wrong because predictions are what give us insight into a topic. "making predictions keeps you interested in what you're reading" Is true because when you read you are curious to learn more and be engaged in a topic and want to be more hungry for what's next in the story.

Explanation:

I am right,aren't ¡ ?

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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