Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.

which of these passages most strongly supports the correct answer to question 7?
a. \they have made us work as they never had to work in all their padded lives—but well have our cakes and ale for a that.\
b. \the oldsters stand dramatically with fingers and toes and noses pressed against the bursting dykes.\
c. \but we shall not trouble ourselves very much about them any more. why should we?\
d. \the trouble with them is that they cant seem to realize that we are busy, that what pleasure we snatch must be incidental and feverishly hurried.\

best: fl-ela k12.ee.11, fl.ela.k12.ee.21

Explanation:

To solve this, we need to assume the context of Question 7 (likely about a theme like generational conflict or differing priorities). Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: Talks about working hard but still having enjoyment, not directly supporting a typical Q7 theme (e.g., dismissing older generations).
• Option B: Describes oldsters (elders) “pressed against bursting dykes” (metaphor for struggling), but not about their relationship with the younger generation’s priorities.
• Option C: States “we shall not trouble ourselves very much about them any more” – “them” likely refers to older generations. If Question 7 was about the younger generation distancing from elders, this directly supports it.
• Option D: Focuses on elders not realizing the younger are busy, which is a complaint, but not as strong as C’s dismissal.

To determine the best support, we analyze the tone and content of each passage. Option C (“we shall not trouble ourselves very much about them any more”) implies a deliberate disengagement from “them” (likely older generations), which aligns with a theme (e.g., generational distance) that would support a typical Question 7 answer. Other options focus on work/enjoyment (A), elders’ struggle (B), or a complaint (D), which are less direct.

Answer:

C. “But we shall not trouble ourselves very much about them any more. Why should we?”