"LaShawn inhaled deeply and leaned into her stretch. She would hold it for 90 seconds: a routine she followed before every competition. But this was the final county tournament. Was she ready? Were the countless backflips she did every morning at 5 a.m. for the past nine months going to pay off? Leaning out of the stretch, she stood and walked purposefully to the door of the gym."

Write 1-2 sentences in which you explain what can be inferred about LaShawn based on this paragraph.

I can infer that LaShawn is a very determined person based off of the information that she did countless back-flips every morning at 5 a.m. for the past nine months. I can also infer that she is slightly unsure about how she will preform in the final county tournament, but brushes it off as she finishes her stretch.

Based on this paragraph, it can be inferred that LaShawn is an athlete who is dedicated and committed to her sport, as she follows a strict routine and has been training for months in preparation for a competition.

Based on this paragraph, it can be inferred that LaShawn is a dedicated and disciplined athlete, who has been preparing for the county tournament for a significant amount of time and is focused on achieving success.

LaShawn is a dedicated athlete who has been preparing for this competition for a long time, and she is determined to do her best.