It was a dark and stormy night. The wind howled, and the rain beat against the windows. Inside, a young girl huddled by the fireplace, reading a book. She had been alone all day, and the storm only made her feel more isolated. As she turned the pages, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of longing for companionship. She wished she had someone to share her thoughts and feelings with.
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.The girl is lonely and wishes she had someone to talk to.correct
- B.The girl is afraid of the storm and wants to go inside.
- C.The girl is enjoying her time alone and reading a book.
- D.The girl is feeling happy and content with her life.
Answer
A. The girl is lonely and wishes she had someone to talk to.
Explanation
The passage describes the girl’s feelings of loneliness and isolation, and her longing for companionship. The storm only reinforces these feelings.
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