General Information
Related Benchmarks:
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
B. became less popular
C. was no longer available
D. was no longer operational
Answer Key:
B
Item Context:
Analyze Words/ Phrases