The correct answer is option <em>A: she is not in a good mood.</em>
Explanation:
Inferring means to come up with a conclusion or opinion which is derived from facts as well as evidence. In the particular example provided, the fact that leads the reader to infer that Sally is not in a good mood is the fact that she sat on the couch with her arms crossed, that is to say, her body language. Language which refers to the nonverbal signals, such as facial expressions and body movements, that convey volumes of information.
Concision. The goal of concise writing is to use the most effective words. ... Writers often fill sentences with weak or unnecessary words that can be deleted or replaced. Words and phrases should be deliberately chosen for the work they are doing.
