Reading ComprehensionQuestion 52 of 120
Read the passage: 'The clerk sighed, glanced at the clock repeatedly, and answered questions in short, clipped phrases.' What can you infer about the clerk?
a.The clerk was eager to help.
b.The clerk was impatient.
c.The clerk was on vacation.
d.The clerk owned the store.
Explanation
Sighing, watching the clock, and giving clipped answers are clues to the clerk's mood. Together they imply the clerk was impatient.
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