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lesson pretestMultiple Choice

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Question 6 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY

Which sentence has an optimistic tone?

Answer
A
With a roster full of inexperienced players, the team is unlikely to win a game in the national tournament.
B
Though Shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.
C
Milo is an underdog in the tournament because he had only seven wins during the regular season.
D
This group of wide-eyed boys with a love of the game reminds me of my own freshman squad.

Explanation

An optimistic tone expresses hope or confidence about a positive outcome. Choice A acknowledges that Shanna is an underdog but says coaching is likely to increase her success, showing hope that she can do well. Choice D, by contrast, predicts that the team is unlikely to win.

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