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On weekends, Mr. Sanchez spends many hours working in his vegetable and flower gardens. Mrs. Sanchez spends her free time reading and listening to classical music. Both Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Sanchez like to cook.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting and growing vegetables.

Explanation:


Given data

  • On weekends, Mr. Sanchez spends many hours working in his vegetable and flower gardens.
  • Mrs. Sanchez spends free time reading and listening to classical music.
  • Both like to cook.

Concept/Approach

Prefer conclusions that are direct, routine inferences (hobby → enjoyment) and reject those adding new content (specific genres, dislikes, or cooking details).


Step-by-step reasoning
Spending many hours in personal gardens during free time is characteristic of an enjoyed hobby ⇒ It is reasonable to conclude he enjoys planting/growing.No evidence that he dislikes classical music (B).No statement that Mrs. Sanchez cooks vegetables from the garden (C).No mention of nineteenth century novels (D).


Verification/Alternative

The passage contrasts leisure preferences; 'many hours' signals hobby/interest rather than obligation.


Common pitfalls

  • Asserting dislikes not mentioned.
  • Inferring specific reading genres without support.

Final Answer
Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting and growing vegetables.

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