Why doesn't Alex want to mow lawns?

Why doesn't Alex want to mow lawns?

• A. Too sweaty
• B. It's loud
• C. He lacks a mower
• D. There are snakes

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is inferring a person’s motivation from what they say or feel about doing a task. The best choice points to a personal feeling that would cause someone to avoid a task: being too sweaty. That directly explains why Alex wouldn’t want to mow—the discomfort of sweating makes the activity unappealing. The other options describe external factors or obstacles rather than a personal motive. Not having a mower would be an obstacle that prevents mowing, not a stated reason he doesn’t want to do it. The loudness of the mower is an environmental factor, but it doesn’t as clearly express his reluctance. Snakes would be a fear-based reason, which could explain avoidance, but there’s no indication of a fear or danger in the context provided.

The idea being tested is inferring a person’s motivation from what they say or feel about doing a task. The best choice points to a personal feeling that would cause someone to avoid a task: being too sweaty. That directly explains why Alex wouldn’t want to mow—the discomfort of sweating makes the activity unappealing.

The other options describe external factors or obstacles rather than a personal motive. Not having a mower would be an obstacle that prevents mowing, not a stated reason he doesn’t want to do it. The loudness of the mower is an environmental factor, but it doesn’t as clearly express his reluctance. Snakes would be a fear-based reason, which could explain avoidance, but there’s no indication of a fear or danger in the context provided.