Question

In line $32$, the author of Passage $2$ uses quotation marks to.

• A. Express anger about a prevailing belief
• B. Demonstrate respect for a certain group of scientists
• C. Indicate uncertainty about the precise usage of a word
• D. Cite a term used in an unusual context
• E. Cast doubt on the aptness of a description

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Cast doubt on the aptness of a description

The author of passage 2 uses quotation marks with the word 'experts' to question the credibility of them being described as experts. E is the only option that fits the context of the passage.