Question

1. read this sentence from the story. the boy mused awhile over the substantial change which had taken place in his worldly circumstances, and then headed towards aunt pollys house to report in. the word substantial comes from the latin root word “substantialis,” which mean “substance,” or “essence,” which is referred to something having a solid or essential foundation. based on this information, what is the meaning of the word substantial as it is used in the sentence above? a. abstract b. moveable c. significant d. varying 5. read this sentence from the story. tom gave up the brush with reluctance in his face. and while ben worked and sweated in the sun, the retired artist sat on a barrel in the shade close by, dangled his legs, munched his apple, and planned the slaughter of more innocents. which inference best explains how this sentence adds a layer of meaning to the story? a. tom’s reluctance to give up the paintbrush suggests he cared about painting the fence b. tom’s reluctance to give up the paintbrush suggests his capability to get out of painting c. tom’s reluctance to give up the paintbrush suggests his ability to pay his friends to paint d. tom’s reluctance to give up the paintbrush suggests he was concerned about perfection

Explanation:

For question 4, "substantial" in the context of a change in circumstances means significant. The Latin root - related to substance or essence - implies something of importance. For question 5, Tom's reluctance to give up the paint - brush is a ruse. He wants others to think he values painting the fence, so they will be more likely to take over the task.

Answer:

1. c. significant
2. a. Tom’s reluctance to give up the paintbrush suggests he cared about painting the fence