Question

1. the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b.

part a based on context, choose the most likely meaning of the word hapless in the following sentence.
whereas some time travelers are fortunate enough to travel to civilized futures, this hapless group was transported to a distant future in which nature had reclaimed the earth from civilization and savage animals roamed freely.
a. unlucky
b. well - behaved
c. passive
d. experienced
part b which word in the sentence in part a provides the best clue to the meaning of hapless?
a. fortunate
b. civilized
c. transported
d. distant

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "hapless", we analyze the context. The sentence contrasts "some time travelers" who are "fortunate" with the "hapless group" that is transported to a harsh future. "Unlucky" (option a) fits as it's the opposite of "fortunate", while "well - behaved", "passive", and "experienced" don't relate to the contrast in fortune.

To find the clue for "hapless", we look at the word that creates a contrast. The word "fortunate" (option a) describes the other time travelers, and "hapless" is the opposite in meaning. "Civilized", "transported", and "distant" don't provide a contrast - based clue for "hapless".

Answer:

a. unlucky

Part B