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Set 1: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

Thomas walked through his childhood home for the last time. The wallpaper in his bedroom, once vibrant with cartoon characters, had faded to a dull beige. The backyard tree where he had built a fort now stood bare, its branches reaching toward the sky like skeletal fingers.

What can be inferred about Thomas's emotional state?

A. He is excited about the future.
B. He feels indifferent about leaving.
C. He experiences nostalgia mixed with a sense of loss.✓ Correct
D. He regrets having built the fort.

Detailed Explanation

Details like 'faded' wallpaper, 'skeletal fingers,' and 'last time' create a melancholy tone. He recalls the past (nostalgia) while seeing decay (loss). Both emotions are present.

Key Evidence:

• "for the last time"

• "faded"

• "bare"

• "skeletal fingers"

Why others are wrong: A (The imagery is sad, not hopeful.), B (Describing memories shows he cares.), D (No regret about the fort is expressed.).

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