Question

directions: identify the choice that best answers the question.

1. which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of yearning?

a. the celebration of an achievement that represents long and patient effort
b. a longing for springtime while in the depths of an icy winter
c. an increase in speed by a runner after she checks the time
d. a return to work after taking a lunch break

1. what is the meaning of idly in the following sentence?

savannah gazed idly out the window.
a. in a concentrated, fierce way
b. in a puzzled, confused way
c. in a cheerful, happy way
d. in a lazy, passive way
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Explanation:

• For question 5: "Yearning" means a strong desire or longing. Option b shows a longing for springtime which fits the meaning of yearning. Option a is celebration, option c is about speed increase, option d is return to work - none of these are about longing.
• For question 6: "Idly" means in a lazy, not - doing - much way. Option d "in a lazy, passive way" matches. Option a is concentrated (opposite), option b is confused (not related), option c is cheerful (not related).

Answer:

1. b. a longing for springtime while in the depths of an icy winter
2. d. in a lazy, passive way