Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
The detective observed: 'The thief didn't take any of the jewelry, only the old, dusty letters in the safe.' What can be inferred about the thief's motive?
AThe thief didn't know the jewelry was valuable.
BThe thief was looking for specific information, not money.
CThe jewelry was fake.
DThe letters were made of gold.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The thief was looking for specific information, not money.
Choosing low-monetary-value items over high-value ones suggests a personal or information-based motive.
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