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The garden gate has a new padlock, and a sign on it reads 'Private: residents only'. A passer-by can reasonably conclude that ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. the garden is no longer open to the public.Correct
  2. B. the residents have moved away.
  3. C. the garden has been sold.
  4. D. the gate is broken.

Answer: A. the garden is no longer open to the public.

A padlock and a 'residents only' sign.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. the residents have moved away.
The sign refers to residents as present.
C. the garden has been sold.
Nothing suggests a sale.
D. the gate is broken.
A new padlock works.

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