The narrator bought the desk from a junk shop becausea)such a desk was...
The narrator could not afford a new roll-top desk so he bought the desk from a junk shop. He thought he would repair it. He wanted to buy one for a long time.
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The narrator bought the desk from a junk shop becausea)such a desk was...
Explanation:
The narrator bought the desk from a junk shop because he could not afford a new roll-top desk. This can be understood from the following points:
1. In the beginning of the story, the narrator mentions that he had always wanted a roll-top desk, but could not afford one.
2. He then comes across a junk shop where he finds a roll-top desk, which he describes as "old, battered, and dirty".
3. Despite its condition, he decides to buy it because it is the only way he can finally own a roll-top desk.
4. Additionally, he mentions that the price of the desk was within his budget, further emphasizing that he could not afford a new one.
Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the reason why the narrator bought the desk from a junk shop.
The narrator bought the desk from a junk shop becausea)such a desk was...
D) because the new rop toll desk was too expensive and that is why the narrator bought the old rool top dek by thinking that he can repaire it and then it will be usable to him.