Question

from around the world in eighty days
phileas fogg was, indeed, exactitude personified, and this was
betrayed even in the expression of his very hands and feet; for in
men, as well as in animals, the limbs themselves are expressive of
the passions.
he was so exact that he was never in a hurry, was always
ready, and was economical alike of his steps and his motions. he
ever took one step too many, and always went to his destination
the shortest cut; he made no superfluous gestures, and was
ever seen to be moved or agitated. he was the most deliberate
person in the world, yet always reached his destination at the
exact moment.
(around the world in eighty days by jules verne)
this question has two parts. answer part a, and then answer
part b.
part a
what does the word superfluous mean in paragraph 2?
○ 1. confusing
○ 2. emotional
○ 3. incomplete
○ 4. unnecessary
part b
which detail from paragraph 2 best supports the correct answer
from part a?
○ 1. \was always ready\
○ 2.
ever took one step too many\
○ 3.
ever seen to be moved or agitated\
○ 4. \always reached his destination\
amel’ra l johnson, id#******55 growth:

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "superfluous", we analyze the context. The paragraph describes Phileas Fogg as exact and economical with his motions, taking no extra steps or making extra gestures. "Unnecessary" fits this context as superfluous means something that is not needed or extra. "Confusing" (1) is incorrect as there's no confusion. "Emotional" (2) is wrong as he's unemotional. "Incomplete" (3) doesn't match; he's precise, not incomplete. So "unnecessary" (4) is correct.

We need a detail supporting "superfluous" (unnecessary). "Never took one step too many" shows he avoids unnecessary steps, matching the meaning of superfluous. "Was always ready" (1) is about preparedness. "Never seen to be moved or agitated" (3) is about his demeanor. "Always reached his destination" (4) is about timeliness, not unnecessary actions. So option 2 supports the answer.

Answer:

1. unnecessary

Part B