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dolphi86 [110]
3 years ago
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Well, I guess I'll just do it," Betty huffed. "Just let me put aside this nursing child and climb down there into the mud. I'm s

ure once I hike up my petticoats I'll be able to fix that broken wheel in no time." Jeb rolled his eyes without saying a word. "Wouldn't want you to have to put down your guitar and get some actual work done," Betty continued.
What is the meaning behind the sarcasm in this passage?
A.Betty is more confident than Jeb.
B.Betty is capable of more than people think.
C.Betty thinks it is absurd that Jeb has not fixed the wheel himself.
D.Betty is upset that Jeb never seems to get much work done.
English
2 answers:
Andrews [41]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

C. Betty thinks it is absurd that Jeb has not fixed the wheel himself.

Explanation:

She is nursing her kid and does other useful things while Jeb seems to be there just playing his guitar and losing time when fixing the wheel was an importan thing to be done. Also, he has the ability to do it and she doesn't; so that wouldn't event take him that much time.

Rama09 [41]3 years ago
4 0
The answer is C
Explanation
She is busy feeding the child and by the time she finishes that and is prepared to fix it Jeb could have done it quickly
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