Read: "The village school, once the centre of community life, now stands empty." The word 'once' in this sentence suggests:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A contrast between the past and the present
- Step 1: 'Once' signals that the school's former role has ended. Answer: A contrast between the past and the present. Why not the others: That the school will open again soon for the next year, That the village is growing and attracting more families and That the author dislikes schools and wants them closed don't fit.
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