Question

what is the best definition of
evolution\?
a gradual change in society
a sudden and complete change in government or social order
a mathematical term for rotation
a yearly celebration
question 2
5 pts
choose the sentence that correctly uses \asunder\?
the cake was cut asunder into twelve equal pieces
the storm tore the old tree asunder, splitting it completely in half.
they walked asunder down the street together.
the flowers grew asunder in the garden.

Explanation:

1. The term "revolution" in a social - political context refers to a sudden and complete change in government or social order. A gradual change is not a revolution. While "revolution" can be a mathematical term for rotation, in the general sense asked here, the social - political definition is more appropriate. A yearly celebration has nothing to do with the meaning of "revolution".
2. The word "asunder" means into separate parts or pieces, or apart. In the sentence "The storm tore the old tree asunder, splitting it completely in half", it is used correctly as the storm causes the tree to be split apart. In "The cake was cut asunder into twelve equal pieces", "cut into" is a more common and natural expression. "They walked asunder down the street together" is contradictory as "asunder" means apart and "together" means not apart. "The flowers grew asunder in the garden" is an incorrect usage as "asunder" is not used to describe the growth of flowers.

Answer:

1. B. A sudden and complete change in government or social order
2. B. The storm tore the old tree asunder, splitting it completely in half.