Question

read this sentence from the passage.
since a standard showerhead has a water flow of 2.2 gallons per minute, each shower uses 18 gallons of water! (paragraph 5)
what is the meaning of the word standard as it is used in this sentence?
a. a long, narrow tapering flag that is personal to an individual or corporation
b. a musical composition
c. a structure built for or serving as a base or support
d. something established by general consent as a model or example
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Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "standard" in the sentence, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A flag has no relation to a showerhead's water flow, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: A musical composition is irrelevant to the context of a showerhead, so this is wrong.
• Option C: A support structure doesn't fit the meaning of "standard" in describing a showerhead's water flow rate.
• Option D: In the context of a "standard showerhead," it means a showerhead that is established as a common model (with a specific water flow rate), which matches the idea of something being a model or example by general consent.

Answer:

D. something established by general consent as a model or example