Question

directions:read the question carefully and select the best answer. 1. what is most closely the meaning of sensitive as it is used in the following sentence (page 22)? light flickered on bits of ruby glass and on sensitive capillary hairs in the nylon - brushed nostrils of the creature that quivered gently, gently, its eight legs spidered under it on rubber - padded paws. a. adjective | prickly b. adjective | kept secret to avoid endangering c. adjective | responsive to touch, light, or sound d. adjective | appreciative of other people’s feelings

Explanation:

In the given sentence, "sensitive capillary hairs" are described in relation to light flickering on them. The context implies that these hairs react to the light, so the meaning of "sensitive" here is responsive to light. Option c, "adjective | responsive to touch, light, or sound" best fits this context.

Answer:

c. adjective | responsive to touch, light, or sound