Question 50 • IN-English Language Arts 11 B Credit Recovery
If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would have little time for anything other than such correspondence in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work. But since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I want to try to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.
Answer
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to describe the productivity of his daily routine
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to emphasize the significance of his critics’ letter
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to establish the impressive credentials of his staff
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to explain the nature of his profession
Explanation
The speaker first notes that responding to every criticism would take time away from constructive work, then makes an exception because he believes these critics are sincere and acting in good faith. This contrast emphasizes that he considers their letter significant enough to answer. The passage does not focus on his staff’s credentials or explain his profession.
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