What does the word 'subside' most nearly mean in the sentence: 'Once the floodwaters subside, the drought continues'? Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to the... What does the word 'subside' most nearly mean in the sentence: 'Once the floodwaters subside, the drought continues'? Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to the previous question?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the meaning of the word 'subside' in a given sentence, and then requires the detail from the passage that best supports that meaning. This involves understanding vocabulary in context and making connections to the passage's content.
Answer
'subside' means 'abate', and '. . . water levels decrease . . .' supports this.
The final answer is 'abate' in Part A and '. . . water levels decrease . . .' for Part B.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 'abate' in Part A and '. . . water levels decrease . . .' for Part B.
More Information
The word 'subside' generally means to lessen or decrease in intensity, aligning with the idea of floodwaters diminishing.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing 'subside' with similar sounding words that have different meanings, such as 'merge' or 'elevate'.
Sources
- Meaning of subside - Brainly - brainly.com
- Gauthmath sentence explanation - gauthmath.com
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