Question

6. This question is based on the following four sentences.    1. Netta and Jim wrangled over their views of free trade.    2. Netta and Jim expressed different views on free trade.    3. Netta and Jim argued vociferously over the issue of free trade.    4. Netta and Jim bickered over the issue of free trade. Which of the four sentences is neutral?

Answer 1

The sentence which is neutral is 2. Netta and Jim expressed different views on free trade. This is correct because the words "expressed different views" are quite neutral - there is nothing too positive or too negative about them. On the other hand. words such as wrangled in 1, argued vociferously in 3, and bickered in 4, show very strong emotions that are in no way neutral.