Question

read the following excerpt from passage 2, paragraph 4:
additionally, students can waste valuable time c answers to simple problems, such as multiplicat division, and make little to no progress on solve complex problem because they are tied up doin calculations.
which statement accurately describes the relationship between the word complex and other words in passage 2, paragraph 4?
complex is an antonym of the word \simple.\
complex is a homonym of the word \computing.\
complex is a homophone of the word \computing.\
complex is a synonym of the word \valuable.\

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Antonym: Words with opposite meanings. "Complex" (difficult/complicated) and "simple" (easy) are opposites.
• Homonym: Words with same spelling/pronunciation but different meanings. "Complex" and "computing" don't fit.
• Homophone: Words with same pronunciation but different spellings/meanings. "Complex" and "computing" don't have same pronunciation.
• Synonym: Words with same meaning. "Complex" and "valuable" have different meanings.

So "Complex" is an antonym of "simple".

Answer:

A. Complex is an antonym of the word "simple."