Question

Read this sentence from the passage.

When she came to think of it, between getting the children fed and the place righted,
and preparing herself for the shopping bout, she had actually forgotten to eat any
luncheon at all!
What does the use of the word "bout" suggest about the shopping trip?
A It will be boring.
B It will be demanding.
C It will be expensive.
D It will be unrewarding.

Answer 1

When she came to think of it, between getting the children fed and the place righted, and preparing herself for the shopping bout, [ she had actually forgotten to eat any luncheon at all! It will be expensive does the use of the word "bout" suggest about the shopping trip.
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