Question

The ups, downs, and 12 turns inside the tube absorb riders as they slide. The thrill of the slide takes up all their attention! Sliding lasts 40 seconds when the weather is sunny and dry. If the air is damp, the mat gets sticky and the ride takes longer.

Complete the chart. What does "absorb" mean in this passage?

A.to soak up a liquid.

B.to hold someone's full interest.

C.to cause to move quickly.

D.to create a feeling of sickness.​

Answer 1

Answer:

B. to hold someone's full interest

Explanation:

By process of elimination we can eliminate the rest of the answers.

A. There is no information telling us that the slide can soak up liquid.

C & D. Absorb means neither of these in any context.

The answer is B. We can infer this from the next sentence after "absorb" is used. "The thrill... takes up all their attention!"