Question #N566
The writer uses a comparison to make a particular point. The author compares the current efforts of the team to those of a group that previously worked on the project. The writer suggests that the current team is making better progress. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses a comparison to make this particular point?
In this passage, the author uses a comparison primarily to
A. create a sense of suspense and anticipation about the outcome of the project.
B. emphasize the importance of the team’s past experiences.
C. highlight the differences between the two teams’ approaches to the project.
D. show that the current team’s efforts are more successful than those of the previous team.
Correct Answer is: D
The author compares the efforts of the current team to those of a group that previously worked on the project. The author suggests that the current team is making better progress. This comparison is primarily used to show that the current team's efforts are more successful than those of the previous team.