Choose the sentence that provides an accurate contrast-based context clue for the italicized word.

A. He usually only treated people with cruelty, so I was surprised when he showed compassion for the crying child.
B. I was tired of being reckless; I decided from now on I would act with audacity.
C. Jacob always used to be so oblivious, but today he seemed unaware of his surroundings.
D. This director’s movies are usually terrible, but this one was wretched.

Question

Choose the sentence that provides an accurate contrast-based context clue for the italicized word. 

A. He usually only treated people with cruelty, so I was surprised when he showed compassion for the crying child.
B. I was tired of being reckless; I decided from now on I would act with audacity.
C.  Jacob always used to be so oblivious, but today he seemed unaware of his surroundings.
D. This director’s movies are usually terrible, but this one was wretched.

anonymous · Answer

No italicized words I'm afraid, care to clarify?

anonymous · Answer

regardless I believe A is your answer