“I stay far away from the neighborhood pool because drowning is my greatest fear.” From this description, could you infer that the author is unable to swim?

Flashcard 14 - Paragraph Comprehension Flashcard Set for the ASVAB

yes

If the author believes they will drown, it is most likely because they are not capable of swimming in the pool.

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