Question

jamie took his muddy boots off on the steps of the back porch before entering the house. he then took off his dusty overalls and dropped them off at the washing machine on his way up the stairs. after a quick shower, jamie presented himself to his wife, who told him how nice he looked. he complimented her on the beautiful clean house and they went to have an enjoyable dinner. which statement about the passage is an inference? a. jamie takes his boots off before entering the house. b. jamie and his wife have an enjoyable dinner. c. jamie puts his clothes in the washing machine. d. jamie is very considerate of his wifes feelings.

Explanation:

An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence, not directly stated. Options A, B, and C are all explicit details from the passage. Option D is a conclusion: Jamie's actions (cleaning up before entering, complimenting his wife) imply he is considerate of her feelings, which is not directly stated.

Answer:

D. Jamie is very considerate of his wife's feelings.