Question

What does the term “skeleton” most likely mean as used in paragraph 8? (the paragraph above in the picture).
A. Bones
B. Sparse
C. Skinny
D. Frightened

Answer 1

Answer:

Skinny

Explanation:

Because people often say like, "She looks like a skeleton" when someone is really skinny.

Answer 2

The meaning that the term "skeleton" most probably communicates in paragraph 8 would be:

B). Sparse

Meaning

• In paragraph 8, the term "skeleton" most likely stands for the "inadequate or infrequent leading something to bare essentials."
• The word that justifies this meaning in the sentence to demonstrate the reality of the 'crew' would be "sparse."
• This shows that the crew was scattered and scanty to accomplish the task of policing across the fort.

Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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