8. What can be inferred from the following sentence from the passage?

Question

"Uh ok," Cathy mumbled, unable to back out now.

(1 point)
Responses

Cathy tries hard to make her feelings seem inconspicuous.
Cathy tries hard to make her feelings seem inconspicuous.

Jenny is attempting to find out if Cathy likes her boyfriend Pat.
Jenny is attempting to find out if Cathy likes her boyfriend Pat.

Cathy and Jenny have known each other for a long time.
Cathy and Jenny have known each other for a long time.

Jenny makes great effort to ask her friend about her interests.

Answer 1

From the sentence "Uh ok," Cathy mumbled, unable to back out now, it can be inferred that Cathy is feeling some level of discomfort or reluctance in the situation, suggesting that she is trying to hide her true feelings. Therefore, the best inference from the options provided is:

Cathy tries hard to make her feelings seem inconspicuous.