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Make the inference before revealing the reasoning.

Passage

Jada checked the forecast, packed a rain shell, and moved the trail maps into a waterproof bag. At the trailhead, the sky was still clear.

Question

What does Jada probably expect?

Clues

She checks the forecast and protects herself and the maps from water.

Inference

She expects rain during the hike.

Boundary

The passage does not tell us when the rain will begin or how severe it will be.

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Tips

Clues First

  1. Probablemente espera lluvia. Esa conclusión explica todas las acciones sin afirmar más de lo que sabemos.
  2. “Habrá una tormenta a las 3:00” sería demasiado específico; el pasaje no da hora ni intensidad.