Creating a Public Service Advertisement — Unit test

Question 13 • FL-1001070-M/J Language Arts 3 B-CR

These were not merely "friendly Indians.”

Answer

The author is arguing that the American Indians were able to help the Pilgrims, because they were sophisticated.

The author is arguing that the American Indians were nice, and that is why they helped the Pilgrims.

The author is arguing that the Pilgrims were not friendly, in contrast to the American Indians.

The author is arguing that neither the Pilgrims nor the American Indians were friendly.

Explanation

The word “merely” means “only,” so the phrase says the Indians were more than simply friendly. It suggests they had abilities or knowledge that helped the Pilgrims, not just kindness. Choice A best captures that idea by describing them as sophisticated.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

More from this Course

Instruction

Unit Test

Emotional Appeal in Years of Dust