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Connecting Sentences and Clauses — Unit test

Question 17 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S1-VRobinson-VOL7006P

Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.Which statement best describes Johnson’s treatment of the underlined word?

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A
Johnson uses the word to criticize established publications.
B
Johnson uses the word to express indifference about written material.
C
Johnson uses the word to assert his admiration for published writing.
D
Johnson uses the word to suggest that his writing is worthy of high praise.
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