Question

By the time Martin reached home, he was gasping for breath. Which of the following statements shows the reason for this?

Options

• Martin had seen a ghost in the elevator

• The elevator had broken down

• Martin was scolded by the fat lady

• He was always afraid and uncomfortable in elevators

Answer 1

He was always afraid and uncomfortable in elevators

Explanation:

Martin was extremely frightened whenever he had to use the elevator. His fear made him anxious and uncomfortable, causing him to panic and rush away from it. This is why he reached home gasping for breath.