Reading and Writing: Information and Ideas
SAT Question of the Day for October 11, 2026
Maria packed an umbrella, a raincoat, and waterproof boots before leaving for her weekend hiking trip. She checked the weather forecast twice the night before and again just before loading her car.
Based on the text, what can most reasonably be inferred about Maria?
- A.Maria expects rainy weather during her hiking trip.Correct answer
- B.Maria forgot to check the weather forecast before her trip.
- C.Maria dislikes hiking and only goes because of pressure from friends.
- D.Maria plans to cancel her trip due to the weather.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Maria expects rainy weather during her hiking trip." Packing rain gear and repeatedly checking the forecast reasonably imply that Maria anticipates rain. "Maria forgot to check the weather forecast before her trip" directly contradicts the text, which states she checked the forecast three times. "Maria dislikes hiking and only goes because of pressure from friends" introduces a claim about Maria's feelings toward hiking that the text gives no basis for. "Maria plans to cancel her trip due to the weather" overreaches beyond the evidence; packing gear for a trip suggests she intends to go, not cancel it.
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