Question

use the dictionary entry for crude to answer the question.
crude
crude krūd adj
from latin crudus

1. the quality of being unchanged from the original state
2. the quality of being primitive or uncultured
3. the quality of being obvious
4. the quality of being rough or inexpert in execution

use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the fourth definition of the word crude.
○ rather than being subtle, selma was rather crude in the way she conducted herself at the meeting.
○ elijah and his brother quickly built a crude shelter that would keep them warm and dry through the night.
○ thelmas knowledge of art and poetry showed the rest of the diners that she was far from crude.
○ there was oil to be found on the property, but it was crude and would need to be processed.

Explanation:

First, identify the fourth definition of "crude": rough or inexpert in execution. Then analyze each option:

1. The first sentence refers to blunt, unsubtle behavior, matching definition 3.
2. The second sentence describes a quickly built, rough shelter, which fits "rough/inexpert in execution" (definition 4).
3. The third sentence refers to lack of culture, matching definition 2.
4. The fourth sentence describes unprocessed oil, matching definition 1.

Answer:

B. Elijah and his brother quickly built a crude shelter that would keep them warm and dry through the night.