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Mia brought an umbrella to school even though the sky was clear. She had checked the forecast at breakfast. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. The forecast most likely predicted rain.Correct
  2. B. Mia dislikes sunshine.
  3. C. Mia forgot the umbrella at home.
  4. D. The forecast predicted snow.

Answer: A. The forecast most likely predicted rain.

Clear sky, umbrella anyway, forecast checked: rain expected.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Mia dislikes sunshine.
Not suggested.
C. Mia forgot the umbrella at home.
She brought it.
D. The forecast predicted snow.
An umbrella suggests rain, and nothing suggests snow.

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