Read: "The library opens at 9 a.m. on weekdays and closes at 5 p.m. On weekends it opens only on Saturday morning." On which day is the library NOT open?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Sunday
- Step 1: The text says weekends are open only on Saturday morning, so Sunday is closed. Answer: Sunday. Why not the others: Monday, Friday and Saturday don't fit.
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