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Nobody answered the door, but the television was on and a cup of tea was still steaming on the table. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. Someone had been there only moments before.Correct
  2. B. The house had been empty for days.
  3. C. The television was broken.
  4. D. The tea was cold.

Answer: A. Someone had been there only moments before.

Steam means the tea was just made.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The house had been empty for days.
Steaming tea is fresh.
C. The television was broken.
It was on.
D. The tea was cold.
It was steaming.

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