Question

read the sentence from the passage.
for example, a person who didnt like the service received at
a store might make a stink about it and complain on social
media.
how does this sentence connect to the rest of the passage?
(a) it provides an example of what \make a stink\ meant
both in the past and today.
(b) it shows how the phrase \make a stink\ has become
more popular over time.
(c) it provides evidence that \make a stink\ no longer
means what it used to mean.
(d) it uses a modern example to show that the phrase
\make a stink\ is still used today.

Explanation:

The sentence gives a modern - day example (complaining on social media about store service) of using the phrase "make a stink". It shows that the phrase is still in use today. Option a is incorrect as there is no mention of the past usage in this example. Option b is wrong as popularity is not indicated. Option c is incorrect as the meaning (a person who is upset and complains) is still similar.

Answer:

d. It uses a modern example to show that the phrase "make a stink" is still used today.