Question

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select the correct text in the passage.
which sentence in paragraphs 17–20 indicates that not everyone in the bingley household is hostile toward elizabeth?
(17) \do you prefer reading to cards?\ said he; \that is rather singular.\
(18) \miss eliza bennet,\ said miss bingley, \despises cards. she is a great reader and has no pleasure in anything else.\
(19) \i deserve neither such praise nor such censure,\ cried elizabeth; \i am not a great reader, and i have pleasure in many things.\
(20) \in nursing your sister i am sure you have pleasure,\ said bingley; \and i hope it will soon be increased by seeing her quite well.\

Explanation:

To determine which sentence shows not everyone in the Bingley household is hostile to Elizabeth, we analyze each:

• Sentence 17: Just a question, no indication of hostility or friendliness.
• Sentence 18: Miss Bingley’s comment is critical (describes Elizabeth in a way that might be seen as negative framing).
• Sentence 19: Elizabeth’s self - defense, not about others’ attitude.
• Sentence 20: Bingley’s comment is kind and shows concern for Elizabeth’s sister and hopes for her pleasure to increase, indicating a non - hostile attitude.

Answer:

(20) "In nursing your sister I am sure you have pleasure," said Bingley; "and I hope it will soon be increased by seeing her quite well."