Question

Which sentence contains the best example of understatement?
A. Cleveland sports fans! It's time to make some noise for our team!
B. I liked his ideas, but his personality was as exciting as wet
saltines.
C. We hid like rabbits as the storm circled us like a pack of wolves.
D. We're ready to go, but our car being on fire is causing a slight
delay.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Massive understatement, so much so, it seems funny.

Answer 2

d. we’re ready to go, but our car being on fire is causing a slight delay

reason: saying that your car is in fire followed by saying it’s a “slight” delay is an understatement because your car catching on fire is a big delay. :)) hope this helps