Question

the sculptor showed a high degree of skill on mount rushmore.
in the sentence above, the word degree means
a. award.
b. level.
c. unit of temperature.
d. understanding.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "degree" in the sentence "The sculptor showed a high degree of skill on Mount Rushmore", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "award" does not fit the context of describing skill level.
• Option B: "level" makes sense as "a high degree of skill" means a high level of skill.
• Option C: "unit of temperature" is irrelevant here as the sentence is about skill, not temperature.
• Option D: "understanding" does not match the context of skill description.

Answer:

B. level.