Question

many monks make a promise to talk for a period of time so they can focus on meditating. however, they still use hand gestures to communicate. in the 16th century, monk pedro ponce de león got the idea to use these hand gestures to create a way to teach the deaf to talk. though monks did not invent the sign languages used today by deaf communities, ponce de leóns work supported the development of modern sign language. what is the meaning of the phrase abstain from, as it is used in the passage? choose 1 answer: a agree to b take part in c go without d figure out

Explanation:

"Abstain from" means to refrain or hold back. Among options, "go without" is closest in meaning.

Answer:

B. go without