The author's use of the word "but" in this sentence creates a contrast between two ideas, one about the way humans communicate and one about the way other animals communicate. The sentence suggests that humans are more likely to use complex language than other animals are. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the word "but" in this sentence?
","stem_html":"In this sentence, the word “but” is used to
","rationale_html":"The word "but" is used to create a contrast between two opposing ideas. The sentence suggests that humans are more likely to use complex language than other animals are, which is a direct contrast to the idea that other animals communicate in a different way.
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","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"introduce a comparison between two contrasting ideas.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.
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