Question
The Catching of Unshelled Fish
Olive Green (Myrtle Reed)
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that true fishermen are dedicated to the sport?
Responses
A It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.
B An unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.An unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.
C The real angler will sit all day in a boat in a pouring rain, eagerly watching the point of the rod, which never for an instant swerves a half inch from the horizontal.The real angler will sit all day in a boat in a pouring rain, eagerly watching the point of the rod, which never for an instant swerves a half inch from the horizontal.
D Other fish who have just been weaned and are beginning to notice solid food will repeatedly take a hook too large to swallow, and be dragged into the boat, literally, by the skin of the teeth.
Olive Green (Myrtle Reed)
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that true fishermen are dedicated to the sport?
Responses
A It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.
B An unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.An unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.
C The real angler will sit all day in a boat in a pouring rain, eagerly watching the point of the rod, which never for an instant swerves a half inch from the horizontal.The real angler will sit all day in a boat in a pouring rain, eagerly watching the point of the rod, which never for an instant swerves a half inch from the horizontal.
D Other fish who have just been weaned and are beginning to notice solid food will repeatedly take a hook too large to swallow, and be dragged into the boat, literally, by the skin of the teeth.
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GPT-4o mini
The sentence that BEST supports the idea that true fishermen are dedicated to the sport is:
C. The real angler will sit all day in a boat in a pouring rain, eagerly watching the point of the rod, which never for an instant swerves a half inch from the horizontal.
This sentence illustrates the commitment and patience of true fishermen, highlighting their willingness to endure unfavorable conditions in pursuit of their passion.
C. The real angler will sit all day in a boat in a pouring rain, eagerly watching the point of the rod, which never for an instant swerves a half inch from the horizontal.
This sentence illustrates the commitment and patience of true fishermen, highlighting their willingness to endure unfavorable conditions in pursuit of their passion.