Question

read this sentence from paragraph 9 of the selection.
people fear things or situations that make them feel unsafe or unsure.
what does the word unsafe mean as used in this sentence?

○ guarded

○ in danger

○ not certain

○ misunderstood

question 5
the purpose of paragraph 13 in this selection is to...

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "unsafe", analyze the context: the sentence is about things/situations people fear because they feel unsafe or unsure. "Unsafe" relates to safety, so we evaluate the options:

• "Guarded" means protected, opposite of unsafe. Eliminate.
• "In danger" matches the idea of not being safe (unsafe = not safe, so in danger).
• "Not certain" relates to "unsure", not "unsafe". Eliminate.
• "Misunderstood" is about being misinterpreted, not safety. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. In danger