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Information and IdeasEasy–MediumInference from a crossed-out special

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The café's chalkboard menu had not changed in a month, but the day's special was crossed out by noon every single day. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. The special sold out quickly each day.Correct
  2. B. The café had stopped serving specials.
  3. C. Nobody ordered the special.
  4. D. The café closed at noon.

Answer: A. The special sold out quickly each day.

Crossed out by noon: gone.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The café had stopped serving specials.
A special was written up every day.
C. Nobody ordered the special.
It was crossed out because it had sold.
D. The café closed at noon.
Nothing suggests closing at noon.

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