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which sentence would require a reader to make an inference about what is happening?
John finished his homework and then watched television for an hour.
John finished his homework and then watched television for an hour.

Sarah bought a new red dress for the party.
Sarah bought a new red dress for the party.

Jessica's hands trembled as she read the letter, a single tear escaping her eye and splashing onto the paper.
Jessica's hands trembled as she read the letter, a single tear escaping her eye and splashing onto the paper.

The store closes at 8 PM every weekday.

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The sentence that would require a reader to make an inference about what is happening is:

"Jessica's hands trembled as she read the letter, a single tear escaping her eye and splashing onto the paper."

This sentence suggests emotions and a situation that is not explicitly stated, prompting the reader to infer the reason behind Jessica's emotional response.