Question

question 16
read each passage carefully and answer the questions based on the context clues provided within the passage. select the option that best answers each question.
passage 1:
ever since she was a child, sarah had harbored a fervent passion for exploration. she would spend hours poring over maps, imagining distant lands and unknown territories waiting to be discovered. her room was adorned with posters of famous explorers, and she often dreamed of following in their footsteps.
despite the occasional skepticism from her peers, sarah remained undeterred in her quest for adventure.
what does the word \harbored\ most likely mean in this passage?
held secretly
felt deeply
abandoned
ignored
3 pts
question 17
read each passage carefully and answer the questions based on the context clues provided within the passage. select the option that best answers each question.

Explanation:

In the context, Sarah has had a strong passion for exploration since childhood. "Harbor" in this sense means to have or hold a particular thought, feeling, or idea deep - seated. "Felt deeply" best captures this meaning as she has long - standing and intense feelings about exploration.

Answer:

B. felt deeply