Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that stymied means blocked. there may be more than one correct choice. construction on florences grand cathedral began in 1296. over a hundred years later, however, the structure remained unfinished, with an enormous hole in the roof. the designers had intended to top the cathedral with the worlds largest dome, but this plan was stymied by architectural limitations. the main factor stalling progress was the fact that no one knew how to create such a massive cupola without large, cumbersome support systems.

Explanation:

To understand that "stymied" means "blocked", we look for text showing the plan was hindered. The sentence "The main factor stalling progress was the fact that no one knew how to create such a massive cupola without large, cumbersome support systems" explains the hindrance (stalling progress due to not knowing how to build the dome), and also "Over a hundred years later, however, the structure remained unfinished, with an enormous hole in the roof" shows the plan wasn't progressing, supporting that "stymied" means blocked. Also, "this plan was stymied by architectural limitations" directly links the plan being hindered by limitations, and the stalling progress sentence elaborates.

Answer:

• "Over a hundred years later, however, the structure remained unfinished, with an enormous hole in the roof."
• "The main factor stalling progress was the fact that no one knew how to create such a massive cupola without large, cumbersome support systems."
• "this plan was stymied by architectural limitations" (while this contains the word, the other sentences provide context for the blockage)