Question

we needed to subdue or conquer the enemy warriors before they invaded our city. our leader had developed a strategy to subdue or overcome the approaching soldiers, but overpowering them and pushing back their advance would be difficult. we won our battle after days of fighting; however, once we defeated the warriors, we couldnt subdue or control our emotions—everyone was crying and cheering in response to our victory!
quiz: what is an example of someone who subdues something?
a. evelyn lets her younger brother win when they play a board game.
b. eric runs in the other direction when he sees a big aggressive dog.
c. eleanor calms herself down by listening to music when she is scared.

Explanation:

The word "subdue" means to bring under control or to overcome. In the context, after defeating the warriors, they couldn't subdue (control) their emotions. Option c shows Eleanor calming (subduing) her scared emotions by listening to music. Option a is about letting someone win (not subduing), and option b is about running away (not subduing).

Answer:

C. Eleanor calms herself down by listening to music when she is scared.