Question

1. my heart raced as the airplane hit a patch of ______. * 1 point

a. solitude
b. equanimity
c. turbulence
d. brevity

1. the value of a limited ______ like gold or oil can skyrocket under certain conditions. * 1 point

a. legacy
b. commodity
c. conception
d. torpor

1. a plaque was placed on the city hall to ______ the civil war battle fought in the town. * 1 point

a. commemorate
b. verify
c. abate
d. commandeer

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: "solitude" means being alone, which doesn't relate to an airplane's flight condition.
• Option b: "equanimity" is a state of calmness, not related to airplane movement.
• Option c: "turbulence" refers to irregular air movements that can affect an airplane, making the heart race.
• Option d: "brevity" means shortness, irrelevant to the context.

Analyzing the options:

• Option a: "legacy" is something passed down, not related to gold or oil as a tradable item.
• Option b: "commodity" is a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought/sold, like gold or oil.
• Option c: "conception" is an idea, not related to valuable resources.
• Option d: "torpor" is a state of inactivity, irrelevant here.

Looking at the options:

• Option a: "commemorate" means to honor or remember an event, which fits placing a plaque for a Civil War battle.
• Option b: "verify" means to confirm truth, not the purpose of a plaque for a battle.
• Option c: "abate" means to reduce, not related to a plaque.
• Option d: "commandeer" means to take control, irrelevant here.

Answer:

c. turbulence

Question 2