Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

I grant this food will be somewhat dear, and therefore very proper for landlords, who, as they have already devoured most of the parents, seem to have the best title to the children.
("A Modest Proposal"; paragraph 12)

Swift is suggesting that the landlords have _____.

Answer 1

Swift suggests that the landlords have eaten people

Answer 2

Swift is suggesting that the landlords have eaten people