Question

1. what does the word \swamped\ mean in this sentence?

\i’m swamped with homework today.\
a i’m swimming in a swamp.
b i’m very busy and overloaded with work.
c i’m taking a break.
d i’m bored with work.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "swamped" in the sentence "I'm swamped with homework today," we analyze the context. The phrase "swamped with homework" implies having a large amount of homework, so we evaluate each option:

• Option A: "Swamped" here is not literal (swimming in a swamp), so this is incorrect.
• Option B: "Very busy and overloaded with work" matches the context of having a lot of homework (work in this case), so this is correct.
• Option C: "Taking a break" is the opposite of being busy with homework, so incorrect.
• Option D: "Bored with work" has no relation to the context of having a lot of homework, so incorrect.

Answer:

B. I'm very busy and overloaded with work.