Question

read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant? newest strongest most widely used most uncommon

Explanation:

The passage states the novel was so popular it was required reading for all ninth graders, meaning it became a very widespread, dominant literary work for that group. Analyzing the options:

• "newest" has no connection to the text's focus on popularity/required reading.
• "strongest" does not fit the context of a widely assigned book.
• "most widely used" matches the idea that it was required for all ninth graders, making it the dominant, commonly encountered work.
• "most uncommon" directly contradicts the text's description of its popularity.

Answer:

most widely used