Imagine you want to send an email to a dear friend who is going through a rough time. which example will get your message across most clearly?
a. i hope you get better because the practice squad needs you. b. whenever people are struggling, it makes me feel powerless to .
c. i can't even begin to imagine what you're going through, but i'm here for you.
d. often, when a friend needs , she is reluctant to ask other friends for assistance.

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie.she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case.which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?