Comprehensionmedium · Past Paper
The detective noticed that the dust on the windowsill had been disturbed, but the lock on the door was untouched. What can be inferred?
ASomeone entered through the door.
BSomeone likely entered through the window.
CNo one has been in the room.
DThe room was cleaned recently.
✓ Correct Answer: B — Someone likely entered through the window.
Disturbed dust on a window and an intact door lock suggest the window was the point of entry.
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