Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the “old guard” had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas.

Which type of connection does the author make between the ideas in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

Answer 1

The Answers

1- comparison and contrast
2- real coral reefs and artificial reefs
3- problem and solution
4- contrast

You're Welcome!

Answer 2

1 contrast
2compare
3however
4erosion is the problem and seawall solution

Answer 3

Thank ya'll.

Answer 4

The author makes a contrast between the younger students and the "old guard" in their reaction to the new practice.

Answer 5

The correct answer is 4 - contrast. The sentence presents a contrast between the younger students who greeted the new practice with enthusiasm and the "old guard" who had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas.