Item — sat-dog

Hard Reading and Writing · Craft and Structure · None · MCQ

The author of the passage is making the point that "The meaning of a word can change over time." They illustrate this point by giving an example of the word “nice.” The author then goes on to explain how the meaning of “nice” has shifted and that this shift has been brought about by a number of factors. What is the most likely reason why the author describes the meaning of "nice" in such detail?

In this passage, the author describes the meaning of the word “nice” in such detail to

A
show that the author is knowledgeable about language and history.
B
provide a specific example that supports the author’s point about the changing meaning of words.
C
suggest that the author is particularly fond of the word “nice.”
D
explain the reasons why the meaning of the word “nice” has shifted.

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