SAT English Practice Question
The excerpt below is taken from a contemporary novel. The character, named Lily, is a young woman who is in the process of moving into a new home. "The moving boxes were piled high in the living room. It was all so much more than just boxes, though. It was the culmination of months of planning and saving. It was a whole new chapter in her life, a chance to start fresh. It was a home for her and her partner, a place to build a future together. It was...well, it was a lot of things." As used in the excerpt, what does "It was...well, it was a lot of things" most nearly mean?
- A.convey the character’s excitement about the move.
- B.highlight the character’s uncertainty about the future.
- C.underscore the character’s sense of loss over the past.
- D.suggest that the character is struggling to cope with the move.
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