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Information and IdeasEasyInference about a closed shop

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The shop's shutters were down, the sign said 'Closed', and a note on the door read 'Back Monday'. A customer arriving on Saturday could tell that ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. the shop would not open until Monday.Correct
  2. B. the shop had gone out of business.
  3. C. the owner was inside.
  4. D. the shop opened only on Saturdays.

Answer: A. the shop would not open until Monday.

Back Monday.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. the shop had gone out of business.
A return date means it is still in business.
C. the owner was inside.
Shutters down, closed.
D. the shop opened only on Saturdays.
It was closed on Saturday.

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