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Set 5: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Elena's grandmother had always said, 'Never trust a person who doesn't like dogs.' When Elena brought her new boyfriend home and watched him shrink away from the family's golden retriever, she tried to convince herself it meant nothing.

What does the passage suggest about Elena's feelings?

A. She is confident her grandmother will approve of her boyfriend.
B. She may be experiencing doubt despite wanting to dismiss it.✓ Correct
C. She agrees that her grandmother's advice is outdated.
D. She plans to get rid of the family dog.

Detailed Explanation

'Tried to convince herself it meant nothing'—the effort to convince suggests underlying doubt.

Key Evidence:

• "tried to convince herself it meant nothing"

Why others are wrong: A (The boyfriend failed the 'dog test.'), C (She's worried, not dismissive.), D (Nothing suggests removing the dog.).

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