Perhaps the best news about mad cow is that people do not catch it easily. Chances are, millions of people have eaten infected beef. But, for reasons scientists still do not understand, only about 150 people have gotten vCJD and died from it.

The tone of the passage is

anxious.

excited.

reassuring.

unhappy.

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Cordell Gilmore

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16 August, 09:16

Perhaps the best news about mad cow is that people do not catch it easily. Chances are, millions of people have eaten infected beef. But, for reasons scientists still do not understand, only about 150 people have gotten vCJD and died from it.

The tone of the passage is

anxious.

excited.

reassuring.

unhappy.

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Sullivan · Answer 1

Reassuring.

Explanation:

"Perhaps the best news about mad cow is that people do not catch it easily." This proves this statement, the use of "perhaps the best news is" makes the audience less worried, and more assured, that despite the risk of contracting mad cow disease, many people still eat the infected meat and still don't contract it.

Jaycee Higgins · Answer 2

Reassuring; when it says " perhaps the best news ... " it's showing that it is not anxious because the person is not concerned.