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Hearing the Attitude in a Reply

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

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1What makes Iris's excitement artless?A. It supplies a complete account of every song she has learned.B. It shows that she has no musical ability or interest.C. It is a polished performance designed to conceal her intentions.D. It appears natural and uncalculated rather than carefully staged to impress.

2A casually calm shrug after a minor mishap gives the drummer a _____ manner.A. nonchalantB. solemnC. agitatedD. fervent

3Which reply is offhand?A. A deliberate ceremonial address delivered with sustained solemnity.B. A casual remark made with little preparation while the speaker is occupied with another task.C. A carefully developed statement formally presented after extensive revision.D. A detailed argument written to answer each objection in turn.

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