Supporting Inferences Activator

Supporting Inferences Activator

Multiple Choice

"Maya glanced at the old, dusty clock on the wall. The ticking sound was louder than usual, almost as if the clock was mocking her. She sighed and returned to her book, but her eyes kept drifting to the window, where the rain pelted against the glass. Her mind raced with thoughts of the upcoming test. She had studied, but the doubt was creeping in, wrapping around her like a thick fog."

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the details in the excerpt?

• A) Maya is distracted by the clock and the rain, which suggests that she may be avoiding the reality of the upcoming test.

• B) The ticking clock and the rain serve as symbols of Maya’s growing anxiety and uncertainty about the test.

• C) Maya is confident about the test, but her frustration with the weather and noise leads her to lose focus.
  

Explanation

The clock "mocking" her and the "thick fog" of doubt suggest that Maya's distractions reflect her anxiety and uncertainty.

The loud ticking and rain amplify this tension, symbolizing her nervousness rather than mere distractions.