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)
Responses

cause and effect

comparison

problem and solution

contrast

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

contrast

Answer 2

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

The author makes a contrast between the younger students who greeted the new practice with enthusiasm and the "old guard" who had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Based on the sentence, the type of connection the author makes between the ideas is contrast. This is because there is a clear opposition or difference between the younger students who greet the new practice with enthusiasm and the "old guard" who stake their reputations on the belief in miasmas.