Question

Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants. And everybody knows men aren’t supposed to wear shorts.

Which best describes the common idea in the excerpts?
Both refer to the speaker’s sense of loss.
Both have a tone of disapproval.
Both reference American stereotypes.
Both suggest imminent change.

Answer 1

Both have a tone of disapproval.

Explanation: Each sentence expresses a prescriptive judgment about proper dress ("don’t" / "aren’t supposed to"), conveying criticism rather than loss, stereotype, or impending change.