Question

instructions
respond to the items below.

1. the controversy centered on the appointment, since many people found strong reasons to support the proposed appointee while others vigorously objected. as used in this sentence, \controversy\ most nearly means

a. a platform.
b. an armed conflict.
c. a dispute.
d. a rivalry

1. the treaty sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. as used in this sentence,

uclear\ most nearly means
a. relating to the nucleus of the sun.
b. relating to destructive atomic energy
c. relating to the nucleus of a cell.
d. relating to colorless, odorless gas.

1. the senator claimed we had been too cautious, and it was time to take radical steps that some might consider drastic but that would get the job done. as used in this sentence,

adical\ most nearly means
a. reactionary
b. practical.
c. free - thinking
d. extreme.

1. the advisors recommended extending the sphere of the operation into the bordering country. as used in this sentence, \sphere\ most nearly means

a. a geographic area
b. a round object
c. a particular level of society
d. a heavenly body

1. the townspeoples actions were subordinate to the demands of the occupying army. as used in this sentence, \subordinate\ most nearly means

a. subject to control by
b. in compliance with
c. less important than
d. inferior to

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the meaning of "controversy" in the sentence, we analyze the context: some support the appointee while others object, indicating a disagreement. "A dispute" (option C) matches this context, as a controversy involves a disagreement. "A platform" (A) is unrelated, "an armed conflict" (B) is too extreme, and "a rivalry" (D) implies competition, not disagreement over an appointment.

The sentence is about limiting nuclear weapons (weapons of mass destruction). "Nuclear" here relates to atomic energy used destructively (option B). Relating to the sun’s nucleus (A) or a cell’s nucleus (C) is irrelevant, and relating to colorless gas (D) is incorrect (nuclear weapons use atomic energy, not gas).

The senator says we were too cautious and need "radical" steps (drastic steps). "Extreme" (option D) fits, as radical steps are extreme or far - reaching. "Reactionary" (A) is conservative, "practical" (B) is ordinary, and "free - thinking" (C) is about open - mindedness, not the intensity of steps.

Answer:

C. a dispute

Question 2