Item — sat-dog

Hard Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

Many people believe that a proper cup of tea requires precise measurements of water, tea leaves, and milk. Others contend that a good cup of tea is about more than just the precise proportions of the ingredients. In fact, it's not uncommon for experienced tea drinkers to rely on intuition and experience. What is the most likely reason that the author includes the phrase 'In fact' in the passage?

In this passage, the phrase 'In fact' is used to

A
indicate that the author is about to introduce a new idea.
B
emphasize that the author’s opinion is different from a widely held belief.
C
acknowledge that the author’s perspective is subjective.
D
suggest that the author’s opinion is based on scientific evidence.

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