Question

1. read this sentence from the text:

both of the former presidents were born in february.
what is the meaning of the word former in this sentence?
earlier
deceased
popular
tourist

Explanation:

"Former" means something that existed or happened in the past. "Earlier" also refers to a time in the past. "Deceased" means dead. "Popular" means well - liked. "Tourist" refers to a person who travels for pleasure. In the context of "former presidents", it means presidents who served in the past, so "earlier" is the correct meaning.

Answer:

earlier