Question

what does the word unique mean as it is used in paragraph 16?
solitary
belonging to one person
unusual
having no equal
reading passage
mom played the i spy game with us as she drove. i spied things like plastic
bags, tire shreds, and empty soda cans on the side of the road. mom, however, spied
things that were beautiful and unique. one of the strangest things she spied was a
group of random turkeys waddling near the tree line on the side of the road. ella and
risa were fascinated and made mom pull over so they could take pictures with their
disposable cameras.
17 mom, i learned in school that a group of turkeys is called a rafter of turkeys,
ella stated very matter - of - factly
18 mom and i looked at each other and burst into laughter. i cant remember why the
concept of a rafter of turkeys was so funny, but we laughed so hard we cried
19 we eventually found the beach—and of course, it was closed. the parking lot

Explanation:

The word "unique" in this context is used alongside "beautiful" and "strangest" (referring to the turkeys). "Unusual" fits as it implies something out - of - the - ordinary, which aligns with the description of the turkeys being a strange sight. "Solitary" means alone, which doesn't match. "Belonging to one person" is about ownership. "Having no equal" is too extreme; the text just implies something different (unusual) not necessarily without any counterpart.

Answer:

C. unusual