Question

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read part of this sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage.
... a softcover version of on the road is pliable enough to carry in a pocket.
knowing that the french verb plier means \to bend,\ what does the word pliable mean as it is used in this sentence?
○ the book can be shaped to fit into a small space.
○ the book is small enough to carry anywhere.
○ the book is of lesser quality than other books.
○ the book is very thin and can be read easily.
reading passage
e - books or print books? that is the question.
by kim nguyen
1 teenagers curled in armchairs or jet passengers reaching cruising altitudes often reach for a paperback or a print magazine. today, they are just as likely to grab an e - reader or a tablet and settle down for a cozy, digital read.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "pliable", we use the given French verb "plier" (to bend). The sentence says the softcover book is "pliable enough to carry in a pocket". So we analyze each option:

• Option 1: "The book can be shaped to fit into a small space." This matches the idea of bending (shaping) to fit in a pocket.
• Option 2: The sentence doesn't say the book is small, just that it can be bent to fit, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: There's no mention of quality, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: The sentence doesn't relate to thickness or ease of reading, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. The book can be shaped to fit into a small space.