Question

read the dictionary entry.
standard \stanˈdərd\\ n. 1. a criterion 2. a degree or level of requirement, excellence, or attainment 3. a flag, banner, or ensign adj. 4. acceptable but of less than top quality
which definition best matches the meaning of the word standards as it is used in passage 1?
... i took possession for our most fortunate king, with proclaiming heralds and flying standards, no one objecting.
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4

Explanation:

In the passage, "flying standards" is used along with "proclaiming heralds" in a context related to a king's possession. Definition 3 of "standard" is "a flag, banner, or ensign", which fits the idea of flying something (like a flag) in this context. Definitions 1 (criterion), 2 (level of excellence), and 4 (quality description) don't match the "flying" context here. So the correct definition is Definition 3.

Answer:

C. Definition 3