Set 4: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

Daniel's apartment was spotless—books arranged by color, dishes washed immediately after meals, not a single item out of place. Yet when his sister visited for the first time in years, she found him sitting in darkness, staring at the wall.

What does the passage suggest about Daniel?

A. He is completely content with his life.

B. He prefers disorganized living spaces.

C. Outward order may mask inner turmoil.✓ Correct

D. He enjoys having visitors frequently.

Detailed Explanation

This question asks you to draw a logical conclusion from the text. Perfect external order (spotless apartment) contrasts with sitting in darkness—suggesting internal distress despite surface control. A valid inference must be supported by evidence in the passage, even if not stated directly. Look for clues in the text that strongly suggest the answer. Avoid conclusions that require assumptions beyond what's written. Valid inferences are strongly supported by multiple pieces of evidence in the text. Be cautious of choices that go too far beyond what the passage actually states. The best inference is the one most directly supported by textual evidence.

Key Evidence:

• "spotless"

• "sitting in darkness, staring at the wall"

Why others are wrong: A (Sitting in darkness suggests unhappiness.), B (The apartment was extremely organized.), D (Sister visited 'for the first time in years.').

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