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Nadia came in from the street shaking out her umbrella and leaving wet footprints down the hall. It was clear that ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. it was raining outside.Correct
  2. B. she had been swimming.
  3. C. the hall had just been washed.
  4. D. she had lost her coat.

Answer: A. it was raining outside.

A wet umbrella and wet footprints.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. she had been swimming.
An umbrella is not for swimming.
C. the hall had just been washed.
The footprints were hers.
D. she had lost her coat.
No coat is mentioned.

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