(12) For nearly everything supposedly treatable with feline folk medicines, there are effective, safely and proven remedies avai
lable in modern medicine. Look at the underlined section marked (12). How, if at all, does the author's use of the word "supposedly" reveal her tone? A)The author favors the use of feline folk medicines. B)The author opposes the use of feline folk medicines. Eliminate. C)The word "supposedly" reveals nothing about the author's tone. D)The author neither favors nor opposes the use of feline folk medicines.
The correct answer is B: The author opposes the use of feline folk medicines.
Explanation:
The author uses the word supposedly to express her uncertainty about the use of feline folk medicines. The author considers this type of medicine cannot be considered effective, safe and proven remedies. Later, the author mentions that there are safer and proven remedies available in modern medicine.
