Question

Miss Taylor, Please call our office to schedule a follow-up appointment as soon as possible. Tests from your previous physical examination have revealed an abnormality.’ What does the tone of this statement from the passage imply? A) that it is time to schedule her physical examination. B) that test results from a recent exam indicate that she is very healthy C) that she should call the office as soon as possible to update her name and address D) that test results from a recent exam indicate that something is wrong, and she should see the doctor again. Submit

Answer 1

Definitely D. "As soon as possible" conveys this urgency, and "abnormality" indicates that something is wrong.