Then the trio was ready to start making comparisons. They weren't pretty.
How does the wording of the second sentence impact the meaning of the paragraph?
A
It lets the reader know that the comparisons were subjective in nature.
B
It informs the reader that the comparisons were complicated.
C
It suggests to the reader that the researchers could have taken more time to make the comparisons.
D
It alerts the reader that the content of the comparisons was negative.
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The correct answer is:
D It alerts the reader that the content of the comparisons was negative.
The phrase "They weren't pretty" implies that the comparisons yielded unfavorable or unpleasant results, thus indicating the negative nature of the findings.
