Question

read the passage. then, select the synonym of the word in bold. forecasters are warning that aftereffects of the record - breaking snowstorm could persist for several days. many roads remain impassable, thousands of homes are without electricity, and most schools have canceled classes.

Explanation:

Since the actual options for the synonym of "persist" are not provided, I'll assume common synonyms for "persist" in this context (like "continue", "endure", "linger") and explain how to approach it. But to properly answer, the options should be given. If we assume typical options (e.g., A. Continue, B. Disappear, C. Start, D. Change), here's how:

To find the synonym of "persist", we analyze the context: the aftereffects of the snowstorm are said to "persist for several days", meaning they continue over time. "Continue" matches this meaning, while "disappear" is opposite, "start" is incorrect timing, and "change" doesn't relate to duration.

Answer:

A. Continue (assuming this is an option; actual answer depends on provided choices)