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Sam's bike had a flat tyre, so he arrived at school an hour late and out of breath. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. Sam had walked or run to school instead of cycling.Correct
  2. B. Sam had cycled faster than usual.
  3. C. Sam had taken the bus.
  4. D. Sam had stayed at home.

Answer: A. Sam had walked or run to school instead of cycling.

Late and breathless without the bike.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Sam had cycled faster than usual.
The tyre was flat.
C. Sam had taken the bus.
A bus would not leave him breathless.
D. Sam had stayed at home.
He arrived at school.

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