Inferential comprehension goes beyond the literal meaning of the text, requiring the reader to combine prior knowledge with textual clues to deduce implicit information. Read the following excerpt: "John looked at the thermometer, grabbed his heavy coat and scarf, and braced himself before opening the door." Choose the alternative that best describes the inference a reader should make about the setting.
- A It is a warm summer day.
- B John is going to the beach to swim
- C It is raining heavily inside the house
- D It is very cold outside.
- E John is feeling sick and has a fever.