Tips: Use the stated detail and the person or time asked about.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They are gym instructors.: Nothing identifies either man as a gym instructor.
• They work in the same restaurant.: A shared restaurant workplace is not established.
• They have just met at a party.: Their greeting says they have not seen each other for a while; the houses, not a party, frame the discussion.

Correct Answer: His neighbour’s tree is leaning towards his roof.

Why this is correct: The returned neighbour directly identifies the tree and roof concern.

Tips: Use the stated detail and the person or time asked about.

Why the other options are wrong:

• His pet has gone missing.: A missing pet is not his concern.
• He has lost his job.: Employment is not discussed.
• His own surgery has been delayed.: The surgery concerns his uncle, not himself.

Correct Answer: Showing the tree to specialists and asking for advice.

Why this is correct: He proposes showing specialists the location and hearing recommendations.

Tips: Use the stated detail and the person or time asked about.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Ignoring the tree completely.: He proposes action, not ignoring it.
• Calling the fire department immediately.: The fire department is not proposed.
• Cutting the entire tree down themselves.: He mentions trimming and seeking advice, not personally felling the entire tree.

Correct Answer: The leaning tree could fall towards his roof.

Why this is correct: His worry is the tree leaning toward his roof and falling in a storm.

Tips: Use the stated detail and the person or time asked about.

Why the other options are wrong:

• The tree could help someone break into the house.: A break-in is not the stated risk.
• The tree could block the road to his uncle’s home.: The uncle’s road is unrelated to the tree concern.
• The tree could prevent his neighbour from entering the backyard.: Backyard access is not the danger he identifies.

Correct Answer: An old banyan tree.

Why this is correct: Both men identify an old banyan tree.

Tips: Use the stated detail and the person or time asked about.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A tall palm tree.: Palm is not the identified species.
• A newly planted apple tree.: Apple and newly planted do not match the description.
• A young pine tree.: Pine and young do not match the description.