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The bakery's shelves were empty by ten in the morning, and a sign on the door read 'Sold out — more tomorrow'. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. The bakery's bread is in high demand.Correct
  2. B. The bakery has closed for good.
  3. C. The bakery does not sell bread.
  4. D. The bakery opens at noon.

Answer: A. The bakery's bread is in high demand.

Empty by ten, and more promised tomorrow: demand outruns supply.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The bakery has closed for good.
'More tomorrow.'
C. The bakery does not sell bread.
It sold out of what it had.
D. The bakery opens at noon.
It was open before ten.

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