Question

read part of this sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage. ... a softcover version of on the road is pliable enough to carry in a pocket. knowing that the french verb plier means “to bend,” what does the word pliable mean as it is used in this sentence? the book is small enough to carry anywhere. the book is of lesser quality than other books. the book can be shaped to fit into a small space. the book is very thin and can be read easily.

Explanation:

The French verb "plier" means "to bend". So "pliable" implies the ability to be bent or shaped. In the context of the book fitting in a pocket, it means the book can be shaped to fit into a small space.

Answer:

The book can be shaped to fit into a small space.