Question

read this passage: marta always bought designer sunglasses, but she was careless and usually broke them within a week. she thought it would be a good idea to buy some less expensive ones, but they turned out to be pretty cheap. which statement best describes how the connotation of the word cheap affects the meaning of the passage? a. the connotation of the word cheap suggests her new glasses broke more easily than the others did. b. the connotation of the word cheap suggests that marta doesnt like to spend a lot of money. c. the connotation of the word cheap suggests that marta got a great deal on the glasses. d. the connotation of the word cheap suggests that marta prefers wearing designer sunglasses.

Explanation:

The word "cheap" here implies low - quality. Since Marta broke her designer sunglasses often and then got less expensive ones which are described as "pretty cheap", it suggests the new ones are of poor quality and likely to break easily.

Answer:

A. The connotation of the word cheap suggests her new glasses broke more easily than the others did.