Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that somber means serious. there may be more than one correct choice. abraham lincoln was president of the united states in the 1860s. he worked hard to hold the country together during the civil war. lincoln appears somber in many pictures taken when he was president. but lincoln actually had a great sense of fun and loved jokes. sometimes he told funny stories to make an important point. other times, they were just for laughs. some people didnt like his stories, but lincoln said that making up the stories helped him think.

Explanation:

The context of the Civil War (a serious historical event) and the contrast with Lincoln's actual fun - loving nature (shown by his sense of fun and love for jokes) helps imply that "somber" means serious. The Civil War context sets a serious tone, and the contrast with his other traits emphasizes the seriousness of the "somber" appearance.

Answer:

"He worked hard to hold the country together during the Civil War."