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The phone rang three times before the answering machine picked up. What can you infer?
AThe person is waiting by the phone.
BThe person is not available or doesn't want to answer.
CThe phone is broken.
DThe caller hung up too early.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The person is not available or doesn't want to answer.
Answering machines take calls when the recipient is either away or chooses not to answer.
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