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sleet_krkn [62]
3 years ago
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No matter what people say, every act of kindness is in fact purely selfish. Even large gifts to charity feel good to the giver.

Whatever beneficial effects to others these gifts produce, it is the personal satisfaction that motivates them. However, this does not mean that charity does no good. On the contrary, selfishly motivated giving has done a lot of good in the world.
Which word or phrase from the passage signals a contrasting thought?

a. "No matter"
b. "Whatever"
c. "However"
d. "On the contrary
English
1 answer:
DerKrebs [107]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

D). 'On the contrary'

Explanation:

As per the question, option D displays the phrase i.e. 'on the contrary' from the given passage that indicates an opposing or contrary thought as this phrase signals the beginning of the ideas in the passage that would contradict the previous ideas presented. <u>This phrase introduces the alternative idea that challenges the prior idea which states that 'every act of kindness is in fact purely selfish' by offering the contradictory claim that 'selfishly motivated giving has done a lot of good in the world'.</u> Thus, the phrase 'on the contrary' signifies contrast and hence, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.

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