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Question 8 • English II

Read the passage. When Norah finally got tickets to the concert, she asked me to go with her. I am an ardent fan of bluegrass music, so of course I said yes. Malinda said she would be willing to go, too. Which statement best explains the nuance between ardent and willing ?

Answer
A
Both words connote the same thing.
B
Ardent implies a deep desire for something, while willing implies simply a readiness to do something.
C
Both words have negative connotations.
D
Willing implies a deep desire for something, while ardent implies simply a readiness to do something.
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