Question

concept vocabulary
directions: identify the choice that best answers the question

1. in which circumstance is it most accurate to describe a harvest as prolific?

a. when insects have destroyed the crops
b. when there is an especially abundant output
c. when enough laborers are available to collect it
d. when most of the seeds in the ground produce plants

1. if a person witnesses multitudes, which of the following must be true? base your answer on the meaning of multitudes.

a. an amazingly emotional experience has begun.
b. an unusually shocking event has transpired.
c. an incredibly beautiful scene has occurred.
d. an extremely large crowd has gathered.

1. if a city street can correctly be described as teeming, which of the following must be true? base your answer on the meaning of teeming.

a. it is covered in snow.
b. it is swarming with people.
c. it has traffic going both ways.
d. it is in desperate need of repair.

Explanation:

• For question 5, a "profuse" harvest implies abundance. An especially abundant output best fits this description. Insect - destroyed crops are not profuse. Availability of laborers or seed - to - plant ratio do not directly relate to profusion.
• For question 6, "multitudes" means a large number or a large crowd. So an extremely large crowd has gathered is the correct interpretation.
• For question 7, "teeming" means full of or swarming with. So a city street that is teeming is swarming with people.

Answer:

1. b. when there is an especially abundant output
2. d. An extremely large crowd has gathered.
3. b. It is swarming with people.