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Every time the phone rings, Mother stops what she is doing and runs to answer it. What does this suggest?
AShe dislikes the phone.
BShe is expecting an important call.
CShe is very lazy.
DThe phone is very loud.
✓ Correct Answer: B — She is expecting an important call.
Urgently answering the phone implies that the call is of high significance to her.
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