Read these sentences from Passage 1.
Today, the Aztecs are no longer around, but you can still see the chinampas they left behind. In fact, some are still in use today. (Paragraph 3)
Why does the author use the words In fact in this sentence?
to contradict an opposing claim
to emphasize an interesting fact
to confirm that the statement is reliable
to highlight the author’s knowledge of the topic
1 answer
The author uses the words "In fact" in this sentence to emphasize an interesting fact.