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Question

Which statement describes the most likely message of this passage?

On Raul's first day at a new school, he dropped his pile of books in the

middle of a busy hallway. A boy Raul didn't know stopped to help Raul.

smiling as he offered him the books he'd picked up. Raul smiled

gratefully, glad to know there were nice kids at the school.

© A. There is no hope for people to change.

© B. All people can be mean sometimes.

• c. People appreciate kindness from others.

D. Everyone worries about the first day of school.

Answer

The most likely message of this passage is that people appreciate kindness from others.

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The passage describes how a boy Raul, who was new to the school, dropped his books in the middle of a busy hallway. Another boy, whom Raul didn't know, stopped to help him and offered him the books he had picked up. Raul was grateful for the help and felt relieved to know that there were nice kids at the school. This incident shows that people appreciate kindness from others, especially in situations where they are in need of help. It also highlights the importance of being kind and helpful to others, even if we don't know them. Therefore, the most likely message of this passage is that people appreciate kindness from others.