Question

01
select the most precise words to complete the following sentences:
in the field of astronomy, select... select... into the cosmos with select...
telescopes, scrutinizing select... and unraveling the mysteries of the universe. scientists employ
instruments to measure distant galaxies, select... light on the vastness of the cosmos.
02
revise the following sentence so it contains a simile:
the night was dark.
the night was engulfed in deep darkness, with glimmering stars in the
distance.
the night was a pitch - black canvas, with stars in the distance flickering
paintbrush strokes.
the night was dark, its shadows embracing everything in darkness.
the night was as dark as an abyss, swallowing any hint of light with its
velvety, impenetrable cloak.

Explanation:

For question 01: The dropdown options are missing, so the precise words cannot be selected. Please provide the available word choices for the blanks.

For question 02: A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things. The correct option uses "as dark as an abyss" to draw a direct comparison between the night's darkness and an abyss.

Answer:

01: Cannot complete - missing dropdown word options. Please provide the available words for each blank.
02: D. The night was as dark as an abyss, swallowing any hint of light with its velvety, impenetrable cloak.