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 careless affects the meaning of the passage? a. the connotation of the word careless suggests that it is not marta’s fault the glasses break. b. the connotation of the word careless suggests that marta really cares about her things. c. the connotation of the word careless suggests that marta prefers designer sunglasses. d. the connotation of the word careless suggests that marta doesn’t pay attention to her things.

Explanation:

The word "careless" has a negative connotation meaning inattentive or not cautious. In the passage, it explains why Marta breaks her sunglasses quickly—because she fails to pay proper attention to them. Options A, B, and C contradict the connotation of "careless" and the context of the passage.

Answer:

D. The connotation of the word careless suggests that Marta doesn't pay attention to her things.