At the museum, the group was led by a tour guide who explained the history behind each painting they saw. Lily was fascinated by the story of a famous portrait and eagerly asked the guide more questions. Afterward, she sketched a quick drawing of the painting in her notebook, proud of how much she had learned.
On the bus ride back, Lily felt tired but happy. "I can't wait to tell Mom about all the things I saw today," she said to Mia. Mia nodded, smiling. “You can tell her all about the painting you copied!” Which of the following is explicitly stated in the passage?
The museum was far from the school.
The museum was far from the school.
Lily packed a lunch, a notebook, and a pencil for the trip.
Lily packed a lunch, a notebook, and a pencil for the trip.
Lily dislikes going on school trips.
Lily dislikes going on school trips.
Lily is nervous about the school trip.
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The statement that is explicitly stated in the passage is:
Lily packed a lunch, a notebook, and a pencil for the trip.
The other statements about the museum's distance from the school, Lily disliking school trips, and being nervous about the trip are not mentioned in the passage.
The inference that can be made about Lily’s feelings during the trip is:
She wanted to see the famous paintings.
The passage emphasizes her excitement about seeing art in person and her engagement with the tour guide, indicating her interest in the paintings. There is no specific mention of her wanting to see her friends, needing to do a school project, or liking the lunch provided, so those options cannot be inferred based on the passage.
The inference that can be made about Lily’s feelings during the trip is:
She was excited and interested in the exhibits.
The passage highlights her enthusiasm about the museum trip, her fascination with the story of a famous portrait, and her eagerness to ask questions and sketch the painting. There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that she was bored, annoyed with the tour guide, or disappointed by the artwork.
