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The playground was empty, and the swings were wet. A passer-by could infer that ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. it had rained recently.Correct
  2. B. the playground had closed for good.
  3. C. the swings were new.
  4. D. children never use the playground.

Answer: A. it had rained recently.

Wet swings point to rain.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. the playground had closed for good.
Empty for now is not closed for good.
C. the swings were new.
Wetness says nothing about age.
D. children never use the playground.
Empty once is not never.

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