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The CEO's secretary told the visitor, 'I'm afraid he is in a very long meeting and his phone is switched off.' What can the visitor infer?
AThe CEO is sleeping.
BThe CEO is unavailable for an indefinite time.
CThe CEO wants to see the visitor immediately.
DThe CEO has lost his phone.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The CEO is unavailable for an indefinite time.
Being in a 'long meeting' with a 'switched off phone' implies complete unavailability.
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