Do not infer too much
Several explanations may be possible in real life. In a reading question, choose the one the text supports most directly, not merely one you can imagine.
Check how much the answer claims. Watching one successful attempt does not prove that someone will always succeed. Keep your answer within what the text supports.
Sana had checked the same schedule three times. When a staff member passed, she asked, 'Is the ten-fifteen service still running?'
A worked example
What can you reasonably conclude?
Sana is uncertain about the service and wants confirmation.
Her repeated checking and question support uncertainty. They do not prove that the service is canceled or explain why she needs to travel.
Sana had checked the same schedule three times. When a staff member passed, she asked, 'Is the ten-fifteen service still running?'
Your turn
Read this short text, then answer the question below.
After several weeks of practice, the coach handed Tessa the session plan. 'Take the warm-up today. I'll watch from the side,' he said.
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What does the coach's action most reasonably suggest?
- He thinks Tessa is ready to try leading the warm-up.
- He has decided to stop coaching the team permanently.
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He thinks Tessa is ready to try leading the warm-up.
He lets Tessa lead while he watches. This suggests he thinks she is ready to try.
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