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If the author writes 'Few would deny the seriousness of climate change,' it implies:
AThe author is uncertain
BThe author cannot decide
CClimate change is fake
DMost agree it is serious
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Most agree it is serious
1. 'Few would deny' is a litotes implying broad agreement.
2. The agreement concerns the seriousness of climate change.
3. Hence most agree it is serious.
_Source: UGC NET Paper 1 Study Book (ugc-net.com class notes) — Inference_