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Inferential comprehension goes beyond the literal meaning of the text, requiring the re...

Inferential comprehension goes beyond the literal meaning of the text, requiring the reader to combine prior knowledge with textual clues to deduce implicit information. Read the following excerpt: "John looked at the thermometer, grabbed his heavy coat and scarf, and braced himself before opening the door." Choose the alternative that best describes the inference a reader should make about the setting.


A

It is a warm summer day.


B

John is going to the beach to swim.


C

It is raining heavily inside the house.


D

It is very cold outside.


E

John is feeling sick and has a fever.