Question

\the young womans eyes darted around the room nervously as she tried to keep her composure.\ what can you best infer from this sentence, and why?

• the young woman is looking for something specific in the room to help her be less nervous and keep her composure.
• the young woman is physically hurt and might be sitting in a doctor’s office. eyes darting could be a symptom of an illness.
• the young woman is feeling excited. she is looking around the room to take it all in and is trying to sit still and \keep her composure.\
• the young woman is feeling anxious. her eyes darting nervously and the words \keep her composure\ mean she might be feeling uncomfortable.

Explanation:

• Option 1: No info about a specific item to reduce nervousness. Eliminate.
• Option 2: No mention of physical hurt or doctor’s office. Eliminate.
• Option 3: “Excited” contradicts “nervously” and “keep her composure” (not about taking in the room). Eliminate.
• Option 4: “Eyes darted nervously” and “keep her composure” (trying to stay calm) indicate anxiety/discomfort. Correct.

Answer:

D. The young woman is feeling anxious. Her eyes darting nervously and the words "keep her composure" mean she might be feeling uncomfortable.