I've been asking myself the same question for years
The words the author chooses to use in a passage can change the whole tone and feeling of the story in many different ways, or add depth and detail to the story.
Answer:
an electronic communications network that connects computer systems all over the world
I would say the correct answer is B ("I am sorry to hear that; but why did not you tell me that before? If I had known as much this morning I certainly would not have called on him. It is very unlucky; but as I have actually paid the visit, we cannot escape the acquaintance now.")
It is both false and ironic because he would certainly have called on him nevertheless, regardless of the fact whether his wife likes Mr. Bingley or not. He didn't really do much about the whole affair, which is ironic because he makes it as if he had.
Answer:
I didn't stay in a hotel last holiday because I didn't need to so.
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