Question

1. the word contaminated means —

a. cleaned.
b. polluted.
c. organized.
d. suited.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "contaminated", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "cleaned" means to make something clean, which is the opposite of "contaminated".
• Option B: "polluted" means to make something impure or dirty, which matches the meaning of "contaminated" (to make something unclean by introducing impurities).
• Option C: "organized" refers to arranging things in an orderly way, unrelated to "contaminated".
• Option D: "suited" means appropriate or fitting, not related to "contaminated".

Answer:

B. polluted