Question

read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant? newest strongest most widely used most uncommon

Explanation:

The novel was popular and required for all ninth - graders, so it was widely used. "Newest" is about time, "strongest" is about strength, "most uncommon" is the opposite. So "most widely used" fits.

Answer:

C. most widely used (assuming the options are labeled A: newest, B: strongest, C: most widely used, D: most uncommon)