Public opinion is more accepting of premarital sex today than it was a generation ago; however, __________.A.premarital sex is still very rareB.the double standard has now disappearedC.few people in our society openly accept itD.a significant minority of adults disapprove of this practice

To answer this question, let's analyze each option in the context of the statement provided:

1. Premarital sex is still very rare:

   • This option contradicts the premise that public opinion is more accepting of premarital sex today. If public opinion is more accepting, it is likely that premarital sex is not very rare.

2. The double standard has now disappeared:

   • This option suggests that gender-based double standards regarding premarital sex no longer exist. However, the statement does not provide any information about gender norms or double standards, so this option introduces a new idea that is not directly related to the given statement.

3. Few people in our society openly accept it:

   • This option contradicts the initial statement that public opinion is more accepting of premarital sex today. If public opinion is more accepting, it implies that more people openly accept it.

4. A significant minority of adults disapprove of this practice:

   • This option aligns with the initial statement. While public opinion is more accepting overall, it is plausible that a significant minority of adults still disapprove of premarital sex. This option acknowledges the increased acceptance while also recognizing that not everyone agrees.

Given the analysis, the most appropriate completion for the sentence is:

D. a significant minority of adults disapprove of this practice.