ReadingQuestion 15 of 120
Passage: "By the time the runner crossed the finish line, her legs ached and her lungs burned, yet a smile spread across her face." What can the reader infer about the runner?
a.She regretted running the race
b.She did not finish the race
c.She felt satisfied despite exhaustion
d.She was not tired at all
Explanation
The physical pain shows exhaustion, but the smile signals satisfaction. The contrast word 'yet' links fatigue with pride, so the best inference is that she felt satisfied despite being tired.
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