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1. Jim's appearance momentarily shifts Tom's focus. What is ironic about how Tom fetching water?

  • A. Tom had always disliked fetching water, but now it seems preferable to whitewashing.
  • B. Tom had always disliked fetching water, but now it seems preferable to whitewashing.
  • C. Tom had always disliked fetching water, but now it seems preferable to whitewashing.
  • D. Tom had always disliked fetching water, but now it seems preferable to whitewashing.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Jim's appearance momentarily shifts Tom's focus. What is ironic about how Tom fetching water? Tom had always disliked fetching water, but now it seems preferable to whitewashing. Tom envies Jim's task, thinking it will be completed very late.

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