Read the passage: 'Yet another glossy brochure has arrived promising that the new ring road will end congestion forever. One wonders how many times the same promise can be printed before someone notices the traffic.' Which word best describes the author's tone?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Sarcastic
- Step 1: Yet another and forever mock the repeated promise. Step 2. The closing remark about noticing the traffic says the opposite of what the brochure claims, which is sarcasm. Answer: Sarcastic. Why not the others: The author clearly does not welcome the promise, the mocking wording is not neutral, and the passage does not look back fondly on the past.
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