Question
The teacher told the children to clear everything but a pencil from their desks. She then began handing out tests. Thomas look startled. “Wait! Ms. Smith? The test is today? Are you sure? I thought it was tomorrow!”
Which of the following statements can the reader infer?
a
Ms. Smith lied to the students about the test.
b
Thomas did not study for this test.
c
Thomas will get the lowest grade in the class.
Which of the following statements can the reader infer?
a
Ms. Smith lied to the students about the test.
b
Thomas did not study for this test.
c
Thomas will get the lowest grade in the class.
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
Based on the context provided, the most logical inference is:
b. Thomas did not study for this test.
The situation suggests that Thomas was unprepared for the test, which aligns with the idea that he did not study for it. The other options (a and c) are not necessarily supported by the text. There's no evidence to suggest that Ms. Smith lied (option a), and while it is possible that Thomas could get the lowest grade (option c), that conclusion cannot be definitively drawn from the information given.
b. Thomas did not study for this test.
The situation suggests that Thomas was unprepared for the test, which aligns with the idea that he did not study for it. The other options (a and c) are not necessarily supported by the text. There's no evidence to suggest that Ms. Smith lied (option a), and while it is possible that Thomas could get the lowest grade (option c), that conclusion cannot be definitively drawn from the information given.