SAT English Practice Question
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?
- 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.
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