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Highlight words that create an urgent tone.

What's more, by the time Hughes got the call, the cow's meat had already been sent to packing plants, grocery stores, and restaurants all over the region.

—When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad! How Safe Are We?, John DiConsiglio

Which words signal an urgent tone?

“What’s more” and “got the call”
“by the time” and “had already”
“packing plants” and “grocery stores”
“Hughes” and “got the call”

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Answer:

Option B: “by the time” and “had already”

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Answer:"by the time"and"had already"

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