Question

which word best describes the tone of passage 2? *
a. serious
b. angry
c. amused
d. fearful

Explanation:

To determine the tone of Passage 2, we analyze the options. "Serious" (A) is a common tone for informative or formal passages. "Angry" (B) implies strong negative emotion, "amused" (C) is light - hearted/humorous, and "fearful" (D) shows anxiety. Without the passage, but based on typical tone questions, "serious" is a default reasonable choice for many academic or formal passages.

Answer:

A. serious