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General Information
Related Benchmark: LA.6.1.6.8
Reporting Category: Reading Process
Type: MC: Multiple Choice
Difficulty: N/A
Question:
The sample item below is based on BensHarmonica.pdf

Read this sentence from the article. 

Although the delicate tones of the glass harmonica were perfect for drawing-room musicales and garden party concerts, the instrument gradually faded from fashion as concert halls grew larger . . . 

What does the author mean by the phrase faded from fashion as used in the sentence above? 

Answer Options:
A. became less visible  
B. became less popular
C. was no longer available
D. was no longer operational
Answer Key:
B
Item Context:
Analyze Words/ Phrases