In Which of the Following Sentences Has the Bad News

question 2

Multiple Choice

In which of the following sentences has the bad news been placed in a subordinate clause?

• A)Although our wellness program must be discontinued,all other benefits will remain the same.
• B)Although all other benefits will remain the same,we must discontinue our wellness program.
• C)Our wellness program must be discontinued.
• D)We are sorry to announce that our wellness program must be discontinued.

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Definitions:

Conform

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Pressures

Forces that influence or urge someone to act or behave in a certain way.

Direct Commands

Instructions given clearly and unequivocally, expecting immediate compliance.

Compliance

When people yield to social pressure in their public behavior, even though their private beliefs have not changed.