Question

question 13 what is the meaning of \supplement\ in paragraph 3? a. control b. dismiss c. increase d. shrink

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "supplement" in paragraph 3, we analyze the context. The sentence says school districts could use advertising money to "supplement its budget" as schools face budget cuts and need money for various things. "Supplement" here should mean adding to the budget to make it larger or more sufficient.

• Option A "control" doesn't fit as the money is to add to the budget, not control it.
• Option B "dismiss" means to reject or send away, which is opposite of what's needed.
• Option D "shrink" means to make smaller, which contradicts the need for more money.
• Option C "increase" fits because adding advertising money would increase the budget to cover needs like teachers' salaries and laptops.

Answer:

C. increase