Passage Excerpt:
During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1930s, the US War Department lobbied for the bridge to be painted with yellow and black stripes to ensure visibility for passing military ships. However, consulting architect Irving Morrow disagreed. He argued that the steel primer coat—a vibrant, reddish-orange—blended with the surrounding landscape while remaining highly visible in the bay's frequent fog.
The writer wants to choose a phrase for the underlined portion that emphasizes how the color of the bridge harmonizes specifically with the natural, changing hues of the local terrain and water. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?
- complemented the warm gold of the coastal hills and the cool blues of the waterCevap
- Bstood out clearly against the dark gray hulls of passing military ships
- Creminded local residents of the vibrant colors found in Spanish architecture
- Dcomplements the warm gold of the coastal hills and the cool blues of the water
Cevap
complemented the warm gold of the coastal hills and the cool blues of the water
The correct choice successfully details the natural elements of the local environment (the gold hills and blue water) while maintaining the historical past-tense narrative with the verb 'complemented'.
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