Item — sat-dog

Medium Reading and Writing · Expression of Ideas · None · MCQ

The author describes the use of the word “only” as a sign of a “lack of sophistication.” What does the author mean by this statement?

In the passage, the author suggests that the speaker’s use of the word "only" is a sign of a lack of sophistication. What does the author mean by this?

A
The speaker’s language is too formal and academic for the context.
B
The speaker is not being sincere in his or her feelings.
C
The speaker’s argument is not well-supported by evidence.
D
The speaker’s use of language is too simple and straightforward for the context.

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