Question

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Despite my knowledge that too much TV-watching isn't good for me, my favorite thing to do is watch television. I understand that I have to experience life and learn about the world in different ways. I know all of this; however, I still find it difficult to pull myself away from the television unless there's something very pressing that I have to handle.

Answer 1

Which phrase from the passage acknowledges a contrasting thought and signals that the author will repeat the main point? (5 points)


"Despite my knowledge"
"I understand that"
"I know all of this"
"however, I still"

Answer 2

@Thesmarterone

Answer 3

@TheSmartOne

Answer 4

@EclipsedStar

Answer 5

@sleepyjess

Answer 6

I think its the first one

Answer 7

what do you guys think?

Answer 8

I would say D.

Answer 9

why tho can u explain?

Answer 10

@kidrah69 and @jagr2713

Answer 11

@King.Void.

Answer 12

@KendrickLamar2014

Answer 13

@Thesmarterone what do you think?

Answer 14

the real question is what do YOU think?

Answer 15

What do you think is the answer and why?

Answer 16

key words:

\(\text{acknowledges a contrasting}\) thought and signals that the author will \(\text{repeat the main point}\)

Answer 17

I said many times that i think its the first one but someone said it might be D too

Answer 18

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @ElonaSushchik
I think its the first one
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

Nope, yes it does have a contrasting word in it, but it doesn't show the author will repeat the first point.

Answer 19

D

Answer 20

Exactly!

The word \(\bf however\) is a contradictory word, and \(\bf still\) means that he is about to repeat his main point.

Answer 21

@TheSmartOne (Ambassador) thank Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 22

:)

Answer 23

I wiiiishhh i could medal more than oneeee!! But i cant.. :/ sowwy