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Every seat in the theatre was full except the one next to Ada, which stayed empty until the lights went down. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. The person who had booked that seat did not arrive in time.Correct
  2. B. The theatre had sold no tickets.
  3. C. Ada had two seats to herself all night.
  4. D. The play was cancelled.

Answer: A. The person who had booked that seat did not arrive in time.

One empty seat in a full house, until the start.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The theatre had sold no tickets.
Every other seat was full.
C. Ada had two seats to herself all night.
Only until the lights went down.
D. The play was cancelled.
The lights went down, so it began.

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