Let’s solve this step by step.
We’re reading a story about two girls — Alexa and Neva — who meet in California after being pen pals for years. They both have the same name, look alike, and even wear similar clothes! But when they finally meet, things don’t go as expected.
The question is:
“What can we infer from how Neva reacts to their meeting?”
Let’s look at what Neva says and does:
- When Alexa hugs her, Neva doesn’t hug back right away.
- She looks around nervously.
- She asks Alexa if she has any siblings (which shows she’s trying to figure out if there’s more to this).
- Later, she tells Alexa: “My mom needs to find somewhere we can start looking for our new apartment.” → This means she’s already thinking about moving or changing plans.
- And most importantly:
“I’m sorry I got your hopes up,” Neva said, trying not to sound disappointed.
Wait — that last line is key. It says Neva is *trying not to sound disappointed*. That means she IS disappointed — but she’s hiding it.
Also, earlier, Alexa was super excited — she thought maybe they were twins or long-lost sisters. But Neva seems… less excited. In fact, she’s kind of distant and practical (“we need to find an apartment”).
So what can we infer?
→ Neva probably hoped for something bigger too — like finding family or having a magical connection — but now she realizes it’s just a coincidence. She’s letting Alexa down gently because she doesn’t want to hurt her feelings.
She’s not mad or angry — she’s sad and trying to be kind.
Final Answer:
Neva is disappointed that they aren’t related, but she’s trying to be gentle with Alexa’s feelings.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet reading comprehension.
