Question

read the dictionary entry for spot.
spot /spät/ noun

1. small round mark
2. a place for an individual within a show
3. a blemish or stain
4. a particular place

which definition most closely matches the meaning of spot as used in paragraph 1?
a definition 1
b definition 3
c definition 2
d definition 4

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each definition:

• Definition 1: small round mark (usually for marks on surfaces).
• Definition 3: blemish or stain (related to marks as imperfections).
• Definition 2: place in a show (specific to performances).
• Definition 4: a particular place (general location).

Since the question is about the meaning in a paragraph (implying a location - like "a particular place" is a common contextual use for "spot" meaning location), Definition 4 (a particular place) is the most likely match for a general "spot" as a place.

Answer:

D. Definition 4