Question:
The word”it” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
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A.
Chicago -
B.
New York -
C.
the United States -
D.
Philadelphia
Reference explanation:
Correct answer:
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. Chicago
B. New York
C. United States
D. Philadelphia
Based on the meaning of the sentence:
In 1900 the United States had only three cities with more than a million residents-New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. By 1930, it had ten giant metropolises. (In 1900, the United States had only three cities with more than a million inhabitants – New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. By 1930, it had ten giant metropolises.)
→ Choose the answer C
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