Question

question 3: which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of the word deplorable? a so excited about her new home b tiny, dusty, and infested with pests c many friends in the building d hates being in the tenement

Explanation:

To determine which words help understand "deplorable" (meaning very bad or unsatisfactory), we analyze each option:

• Option A: "so excited about her new home" suggests a positive feeling, not related to "deplorable".
• Option B: "tiny, dusty, and infested with pests" describes negative, unpleasant conditions, which align with the meaning of "deplorable" as these are bad qualities.
• Option C: "many friends in the building" is about social connections, not related to the meaning of "deplorable".
• Option D: "hates being in the tenement" is a feeling, not descriptive words that explain "deplorable".

Answer:

B. tiny, dusty, and infested with pests