Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.

which of these inferences is best supported by the text?
□ a. kevin and tracy fabricated a story that they had confused their computers because their cases looked alike
■ b. kevin and tracy accidentally exchanged computers because their cases looked alike
□ c. kevin took tracys computer to try to learn what lucrative plans she was devising.
□ d. kevin and tracy have been dating since tracy first lent him her computer

best:

Explanation:

To determine the best inference, we analyze each option:

• Option A suggests they fabricated a story, but there's no text evidence for that.
• Option B says they accidentally exchanged computers due to similar cases, which is a reasonable inference as similar cases could lead to accidental mix - up.
• Option C implies Kevin took the computer for unethical reasons, with no text support.
• Option D about dating has no relation to the computer exchange context.

Answer:

B. Kevin and Tracy accidentally exchanged computers because their cases looked alike