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  1. A passage reads: 'The farmer looked at the sky, frowned, and quickly began covering the crops with plastic sheeting.' What can you infer about the weather?

    Answer: Bad weather such as a storm or frost is approaching

    Looking at the sky, frowning, and urgently protecting crops indicates threatening weather is approaching.

  2. A passage states: 'After reviewing the test results, Dr. Park asked the patient to schedule a follow-up appointment and bring a family member.' What can you infer?

    Answer: The results may indicate a serious condition requiring family support

    Requesting a follow-up with a family member suggests the doctor may need to discuss serious results that require support.

  3. A text about a school reads: 'The hallways were decorated with banners, students wore matching colored shirts, and music blared from the gymnasium.' What can you infer?

    Answer: A school spirit event or pep rally

    Banners, matching shirts, and music from the gym are all signs of a school spirit event or pep rally.

  4. A passage states: 'The company's stock price dropped sharply after the CEO resigned unexpectedly, and several board members called an emergency meeting.' What can you infer?

    Answer: The CEO's departure has created a crisis for the company

    An unexpected CEO resignation, stock price drop, and emergency meeting all indicate a company crisis.

  5. A passage reads: 'Though the restaurant had won several awards, it closed its doors permanently after only two years.' What can you most reasonably infer?

    Answer: Awards alone do not guarantee business success

    A restaurant winning awards but still closing shows that critical acclaim does not ensure commercial viability.

  6. A science passage states: 'The birds that remained in the northern region during winter were observed to have thicker plumage than their southern counterparts.' What can you infer?

    Answer: Thicker plumage is an adaptation to colder climates

    Birds staying in cold northern winters having thicker feathers suggests this is an adaptation to cold temperatures.