Jacob's stomach growled loudly as he opened the refrigerator door. He scanned the nearly empty shelves, pushing aside a half-eaten container of leftover pasta and a wilted head of lettuce. With a frown, he slammed the door shut and reached for his wallet on the counter. What can be inferred about Jacob's situation from this excerpt?
Jacob is hungry and looking for something to eat. He does not have many food options available in his refrigerator, indicating that he may be low on groceries or not have recently gone shopping. His frustration at the lack of food suggests that he may be in a tight financial situation or having difficulty finding the time to grocery shop.
