In paragraph 4 the author comments about the Mao Tek 2G as "the least expensive" and he says "its performance was rated as average..." Does the phrase "the least expensive" have a positive or negative connotation? Why?
Responses
A It is positive because people want to pay less, regardless of quality.It is positive because people want to pay less, regardless of quality.
B It is negative because "the least expensive" is another way to say "cheap."It is negative because "the least expensive" is another way to say "cheap."
C It is positive because, although it is the least expensive, it has average performance.It is positive because, although it is the least expensive, it has average performance.
D It is negative because most people equate quality with something that is more expensive.