Question

read the sentence.
levi was terrified of leaving his parents’ farm and striking out on his own, but the longer he stayed, the more obvious it became that he was going to have to cut the cord, and soon.
what are the best possible meanings of the euphemism \cut the cord\? select two options.
□ start mowing the fields
□ harvest the crops
□ stop depending on parents
□ learn more about farming
□ leave the farm

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "cut the cord", we analyze the context: Levi is afraid to leave his parents' farm and be independent, but he knows he must do so. "Cut the cord" is a euphemism for becoming independent.

• "start mowing the fields" and "harvest the crops" relate to farm work, not independence.
• "learn more about farming" is about gaining knowledge, not leaving or being independent.
• "stop depending on parents" means becoming independent, matching the context.
• "leave the farm" also aligns with striking out on his own, as he was on his parents' farm.

Answer:

C. stop depending on parents, E. leave the farm