Question

38 read the following dictionary entry.
contain \\kən-ˈtān\\ v

1. to hold or be capable of holding within a fixed limit or area 2. to consist of; comprise 3. to keep (one’s feelings, behavior, etc.) within bounds; restrain 4. to prevent (enemy forces) from operating beyond a certain level or area

which definition best matches the use of the word contain in line 9?
f definition 1
g definition 2
h definition 3
j definition 4

39 which line from the poem provides context that supports the meaning of the word grazing in line 8?
a line 4
b line 9
c line 14
d line 17

40 which of these lines contains poetic language that conveys a sense of gentleness?
f and the eyes of those two indian ponies
darken with kindness.
g at home once more,
they begin munching the young tufts of spring in the darkness.
h we step over the barbed wire into the pasture
where they have been grazing all day, alone.
j she is black and white,
her mane falls wild on her forehead,

Explanation:

Question 38

To determine the best definition of "contain" in line 9 (not shown here, but typically in such contexts, the first definition "to hold or be capable of holding within a fixed limit or area" or other definitions are considered. However, since the user's marked answer is F (Definition 1), we assume the context fits Definition 1 (e.g., if the line is about something holding or being capable of holding within a limit/area).

To find the line that supports "grazing" (which means animals eating grass), we need a line that relates to the context of grazing. Line 17 (marked D) likely provides context like the animals' activity or the pasture, supporting "grazing" in line 8.

To find gentle poetic language, "And the eyes of those two Indian ponies Darken with kindness" (Option F) uses "kindness" which conveys gentleness. Other options describe actions (munching, stepping, mane falling) without the gentle tone of kindness.

Answer:

F. Definition 1

Question 39