Asked by lilmonkey
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?
problem and solution
comparison
contrast
cause and effect
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?
problem and solution
comparison
contrast
cause and effect
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GPT-4o mini
The author makes a **contrast** connection between the ideas in the sentence. The younger students are enthusiastic about the new practice, while the "old guard" holds a contrary belief, indicating a difference in perspectives.
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