<span>The correct answer is D. Remember, the word "aesthetic" means "having a sense of beauty." Thus, the correct answer would involve a sensory detail that provides a sense of beauty. Answer D is correct because the image "a thin, sizzling sound" is not necessary to the passage. The sentence could have ended after the word "rim," and no meaning would have been lost. However, the sensory detail "a thin, sizzling sound" does have a clear aesthetic impact. First, this phrase produces a clear image for the reader to imagine. Second, this phrase sounds beautiful, thanks to the use of alliteration (sizzling sound) and onomatopoeia (the word "sizzling" mimics the sound of the air is making). </span>
This question is missing the explanation. I've found it online, and it is as follows:
For each question, fill the space in the sentence using the base word given in bold at the end. The required word may be a noun, adverb, adjective or verb and it may be either positive (e.g. helpful) or negative (e.g. unhelpful).
In ...............with an ancient tradition, dinner will be served on blue China
Keep
Answer:
In keeping with an ancient tradition, dinner will be served on blue China.
Explanation:
This particular question requires knowledge of the expression "in keeping with". It means "in harmony with", "conforming with", or "suited to". An example with this expression would be:
- Cindy's actions are not in keeping with her words.
The question was asking us to change the word in bold. In this case, all we did was add -ing to keep to adjust it to the expression.
I believe you are correct about the answer being A. Syntax
