Question

1. the latin phrase terra firma means \solid ground.\ which sentence uses it correctly?

after the long boat trip, we were relieved to step onto terra firma.
we enjoyed flying above the terra firma.
the chef prepared a terra firma cake.
the rain poured over the terra firma.

Explanation:

• The phrase "terra firma" means "solid ground".
• In the first sentence, after a boat trip (which is on water), stepping onto solid ground (terra firma) makes sense.
• In the second sentence, flying above something doesn't relate to the meaning of "solid ground" as it's not about being on the ground.
• In the third sentence, using it to describe a cake is incorrect as it has nothing to do with the meaning of the phrase.
• In the fourth sentence, "poured over" doesn't fit the meaning of "solid ground" for the phrase.

Answer:

After the long boat trip, we were relieved to step onto terra firma.