Considering the Statement,"Aiden Earned a Promotion," Where the Word Earned

question 20

Multiple Choice

Considering the statement,"Aiden earned a promotion," where the word earned is emphasized,which of the following can be inferred?

• A) Aiden earned one promotion, not two, and it may not have been the only available promotion
• B) Aiden, not Jenna, earned the promotion
• C) Aiden earned the promotion, it was not political
• D) Aiden earned a promotion, not necessarily a raise or more vacation days

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