Question

1 his testimony had little value since it presented facts that had no bearing on the case. as used in this sentence, “bearing” most nearly means
a manner of carrying oneself
b way of behaving
c relevance or significance
d direction or position.
2 alexis listened to the traffic report to determine which route to take to work. as used in this sentence, “determine” most nearly means
a cause.
b decide.
c discover.
d prove

1. because it was a month - long project, he was careful to choose a topic that would engage him rather than one he might lose interest in along the way. as used in this sentence, “engage” most nearly means

a participate in
b bring into operation
c hire for work
d occupy one’s attention.

1. they decided to settle on an arrangement that would allow both to have custody of the child. as used in this sentence, “settle” most nearly means

a reach an agreement.
b calm or relieve
c come to rest.
d take up residence in

Explanation:

1. In the sentence about the testimony, "bearing" means relevance as the facts had no connection to the case.
2. When listening to the traffic - report to choose a route, "determine" means to decide.
3. For a long - term project, choosing a topic that engages means a topic that occupies one's attention.
4. Deciding on an arrangement for child custody means reaching an agreement.

Answer:

1. C. relevance or significance
2. B. decide
3. D. occupy one's attention
4. A. reach an agreement