Anita raced down the stairs, frightening the cat along the way. She threw on her jacket and grabbed her backpack before running out the door. Anita's alarm had not gone off that morning, making her very late. When she turned the corner, Anita
saw the bus just as it pulled away from the curb. She waved her hands frantically, hoping that the driver would see her.
Luckily, he spotted her just in time to stop the bus. Anita jumped on board, and the bus driver gave her an understanding
smile as she took a seat.
One conflict in the story is that
A)
Anita races down the stairs.
B)
Anita threw down her jacket
C)
Anita grabs her backpack
D)
Anita is late for the bus.

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