Read the sentence. By the end of World War II, the United States had become a world superpower. Which statement makes a proper i
nference about the idea in the sentence? The Unites States military has four branches.
The United States is a large nation.
The United States was on the winning side of World War II.
World War II was a short war.
The United States was on the winning side of World War II.
Explanation:
This sentence tells us that after World War II, the United States became a more powerful country, turning into a superpower. If a country is particularly strong after a war, the most likely situation is that this country was on the winning side of the war, as most countries that lose a war do not come out more powerful or more successful.