What does the underlined sentence in the excerpt suggest about Framton's character? "He made the last statement in a tone of distinct regret."

Question

1. It suggest that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.
2. It suggest that Framton lacks courage in new situations
3. It tells how Framton could be easily irritated
4. it suggest that framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings

Answer 1

The underlined sentence "He made the last statement in a tone of distinct regret" suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness. This interpretation aligns with the idea that he is aware of how he is perceived in social situations and feels regret about his discomfort or inadequacy in dealing with them. Therefore, the best answer is:

1. It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.