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On Tuesday, the weather was fair. The sun shone brightly, and the birds were singing. On Wednesday, a storm came in, bringing with it wind, rain, and lightning. In the end, however, the storm broke, and the sun came out again. The fair weather on Thursday was a pleasant change from the storm on Wednesday.
Which sentence most clearly emphasizes the contrast between the storm on Wednesday and the fair weather on Thursday?
A
On Tuesday, the weather was fair.
B
On Wednesday, a storm came in, bringing with it wind, rain, and lightning.
C
In the end, however, the storm broke, and the sun came out again.
D
The fair weather on Thursday was a pleasant change from the storm on Wednesday.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The sentence "The fair weather on Thursday was a pleasant change from the storm on Wednesday" explicitly contrasts the storm with the fair weather, making the contrast between the two days clear.
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