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Q

Medium 1 Mark

English Reading Comprehension

Passage: "Once again, the city council has 'addressed' the traffic crisis with another committee, another report, and, predictably, no actual changes to a single intersection." Question: The author's tone in this passage can best be described as —

A neutral and informative

B sarcastic and critical

C admiring and supportive

D confused and uncertain

Explanation

The word 'addressed' in quotation marks, combined with 'predictably' and the dismissive listing of inaction, signals sarcasm and clear disapproval.

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1

Hint

Pay attention to the quotation marks around 'addressed' — they often signal sarcasm.

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