Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
read this sentence from the passage.
once the floodwaters subside, the drought continues. (paragraph 6)
in the sentence, what does the word subside most nearly mean?
□ abate
□ elevate
□ merge
□ recur
part b
which detail from the passage best supports the answer to the previous question?
□... overused and severely polluted.
□... water levels decrease...
□... a long - term solution...
□... causes severe erosion.

Explanation:

For Part A, "subside" means to become less intense or to decrease. "Abate" has a similar meaning of lessening or reducing. "Elevate" means to raise, "merge" means to combine, and "recur" means to happen again. For Part B, if the answer to Part A is "abate" (which implies a decrease), the detail "water levels decrease" supports the meaning as it shows a reduction (similar to what "subside" implies).

Answer:

Part A: abate
Part B:... water levels decrease...