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17
Which denotation of "querulous"
has the best connotation for the
sentence below?
Emma was sure her dad would
make some
remark
if she wore her leather jacket and
spiked pink hair.
A. nervous
B. edgy
C. whining

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Answer:

C). Whining.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word 'querulous' is employed as an adjective to denote 'an often complaining or suggesting a complaint in expression.' In the given sentence, the most adequate denotation of this word would be 'whining' to connote that if Emma wears a leather jacket along with her spiked pink hair, her father would express a complaint or fretful reaction to this. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

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