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QuizMultiple Choice

Correct Modifiers and Concise Wording — Unit test

Question 8 • DBN LA 6-CR

The major was a little man with upturned mustaches. He had been in the war in Libya and wore two wound-stripes. He said that if the thing went well he would see that I was decorated. I said I hoped it would go well but that he was too kind. I asked him if there was a big dugout where the drivers could stay and he sent a soldier to show me. I went with him and found the dugout, which was very good. The drivers were pleased with it and I left them there.

Answer
c
convey the intelligence level of the men in the scene.
i
illustrate the sense of fear the narrator is experiencing.
r
reflect the reality of the characters’ situation in a straightforward manner.
i
indicate that the narrator may not fully understand his surroundings.

Explanation

The passage describes the meeting and the search for a dugout in a direct, matter-of-fact way. Details such as the major’s wound-stripes and the drivers’ reaction make the situation feel practical and real, rather than emphasizing fear, intelligence, or confusion. The best choice is C, reflecting the characters’ situation straightforwardly.

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