Question #N1207
On Tuesday, the weather was fair. The sun shone brightly, and the birds were singing. On Wednesday, a storm came in, bringing with it wind, rain, and lightning. In the end, however, the storm broke, and the sun came out again. The fair weather on Thursday was a pleasant change from the storm on Wednesday.
Which sentence most clearly emphasizes the contrast between the storm on Wednesday and the fair weather on Thursday?
A. On Tuesday, the weather was fair.
B. On Wednesday, a storm came in, bringing with it wind, rain, and lightning.
C. In the end, however, the storm broke, and the sun came out again.
D. The fair weather on Thursday was a pleasant change from the storm on Wednesday.
Correct Answer is: D
The sentence "The fair weather on Thursday was a pleasant change from the storm on Wednesday" explicitly contrasts the storm with the fair weather, making the contrast between the two days clear.