Find the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one given for each question. These activities will help students improve their reading and understanding skills. Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price was astronomical.
A.
It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.
B.
The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price was enormous.
C.
In the 19th century the price for tea didn't increase despite the demand.
D.
It was its astronomical price which decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.
E.
In the 19th century, even though the demand for tea was enormous its price remained cheap.