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The reader can infer that Alexandra initially tries not to enjoy the family outing. Which sentence from the text best supports this inference?

A.
Alexandra rolled her eyes and groaned audibly at this news.

B.
Her anger at her parents for stealing her Saturday for "family time" had not abated, especially since her two best friends were going shopping all day Saturday and she had been invited to go.

C.
Alexandra finally showered, dressed, and went downstairs just in time to see her family putting on their jackets.

D.
She immediately replaced the grin with a grimace.

B.

Her anger at her parents for stealing her Saturday for "family time" had not abated, especially since her two best friends were going shopping all day Saturday and she had been invited to go.

The sentence that best supports the inference that Alexandra initially tries not to enjoy the family outing is option B: "Her anger at her parents for stealing her Saturday for 'family time' had not abated, especially since her two best friends were going shopping all day Saturday and she had been invited to go." This sentence suggests that Alexandra is upset about having to go on the family outing and would rather be doing something else with her friends.

The sentence that best supports the inference that Alexandra initially tries not to enjoy the family outing is option B: "Her anger at her parents for stealing her Saturday for 'family time' had not abated, especially since her two best friends were going shopping all day Saturday and she had been invited to go." This sentence shows that Alexandra is upset with her parents for forcing her to spend time with the family instead of going shopping with her friends, indicating her initial resistance or reluctance to enjoy the outing.