Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the "old guard" had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas.
Which type of connection does the author make between the ideas in this sentence?
(1 point)
• contrast
• problem and solution
O comparison
cause and effect

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

contrast

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The author makes a contrast between the younger students and the "old guard" in their reaction to the new practice. While the younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the "old guard" held onto their belief in miasmas, implying that there is a difference in their opinions or attitudes. Therefore, the type of connection the author makes between the ideas in this sentence is contrast.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The type of connection the author makes between the ideas in this sentence is contrast.