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QuizMultiple Choice

Connotation and Denotation

Question 4 • 8th Grade Language Arts A

Read the sentences.Antarctica is a continent that is vastly underused. Filled with resources ranging from fish to minerals to oil, we are overlooking valuable opportunities for our nation’s economy.

Answer
A
It emphasizes the author’s argument that Antarctica is not being utilized nearly enough.
B
It proves the author’s argument that Antarctica is not being explored nearly enough.
C
It demonstrates that Antarctica is filled with resources that are currently not being explored.
D
It suggests that Antarctica holds the answers for solving the problems in our nation’s economy.

Explanation

The phrase “vastly underused” directly supports the idea that Antarctica is not being utilized enough. The mention of fish, minerals, and oil explains why the author considers its use valuable to the nation’s economy. Choice B focuses on exploration, which the sentences do not specifically discuss.

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