Question

The author and Jack were wearing ragged shirts and discarded garments because _________________.

• A. they were very poor
• B. it was summer
• C. all their good clothes were already packed
• D. they were lazing about

Answer 1

The correct option is C all their good clothes were already packed

Option C is correct because it is clearly mentioned in the passage that - 'The heat-wave deepened during the following few days while Jack and I lazed about in the house and yards, wearing ragged shirts and discarded garments, because the more presentable ones were being packed by Mother.'

There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Options A, B, and D are the right answers.

Hence, these are incorrect.