Question

This question is based on the following four sentences.

   1. Netta and Jim argued over their views of free trade. 

   2. Netta and Jim had different views on free trade. 

   3. Netta and Jim were sharply split over the issue of free trade. 

   4. Netta and Jim refused to discuss the issue of free trade. 

In these four sentences, the word that'smost obviously a loaded word is 

       A. discuss.   B. different.   C. sharply.   D. refused.

Answer 1

Answer:

d

Explanation:

it hits the hardest

Answer 2

Answer:

C. sharply.

Explanation:

Loaded words elicit strong emotional reactions.  The adverb sharply shows that Netta and Jim had irreconcilable differences in their opinions on the issue. From the phrase sharply split, the reader can infer that they probably had a heated discussion. That definitely makes sharply a loaded word in the third sentence.