Reading ComprehensionQuestion 40 of 120
Read the passage: 'The report was riddled with errors, submitted late, and impossible to follow.' What is the tone?
a.Approving
b.Neutral
c.Critical
d.Excited
Explanation
Tone reflects the author's attitude. The negative descriptions of errors, lateness, and confusion create a clearly critical tone.
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