Question

her cough became chronic and would not go away. what does the word that contains the stem probably mean? ○ in time order ○ lasting a long time ○ a tool that measures time

Explanation:

The word with the stem (here, "chronic") in the sentence "Her cough became chronic and would not go away" implies a condition that persists. The stem - related meaning (for "chronic", from its root related to time - duration) aligns with "lasting a long time". "In time order" refers to sequence, not duration, and "a tool that measures time" is about a time - measuring device, not the meaning of "chronic".

Answer:

B. lasting a long time