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When the doorbell rang, the dog ran to the door with its tail wagging and sat down to wait. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. The dog was expecting someone it liked.Correct
  2. B. The dog was frightened by the bell.
  3. C. The dog wanted to go to sleep.
  4. D. The doorbell was broken.

Answer: A. The dog was expecting someone it liked.

Wagging and waiting at the door: happy expectation.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The dog was frightened by the bell.
A frightened dog would not wag its tail.
C. The dog wanted to go to sleep.
It ran to the door.
D. The doorbell was broken.
It rang.

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