Mail-Geter, Sarai
going to be late," I muttered underneath my breath. Ine old woman waiting next
to me looked up sharply and then shuffled away. I hadn't realized I'd spoken so
loudly. Finally, the train arrived. I pushed my way on to the crowded car: luckily, I
was directly beneath the air conditioning vent. I luxuriated in the cool air until the
train arrived at my stop. Pushing my way through the doors, I trudged up the steps
to the street, unhappy to re-enter the relentless heat. When I reached the street, I
saw the damp sidewalk and smelled the newly clean air. A woman passed by me,
her sneakers damp, a dripping umbrella at her side.
Which of the following is a conclusion you could draw from this passage?
A
It rained while the writer was on the subway.
B
The writer is a famous singer who is touring the city.
C
The subway was late because of a problem with the train's conductor.
D
The woman with the umbrella is the writer's long-lost sister.