Question

what is the meaning of the word intermittent as used in the passage? the meteorologist had forecasted intermittent rain showers, so i proceeded with the hike i had planned but brought along my poncho. it did rain throughout the day, but as predicted, there were also occasional periods of sun, during which i was able to enjoy the light coming through the forest canopy. light or temperate normal or acceptable starting and stopping repeatedly accompanied by thunder and lightning

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "intermittent", we analyze the context. The passage says there were rain showers and also occasional periods of sun. This implies the rain was not continuous but started and stopped repeatedly. The other options don't match: "light or temperate" refers to intensity, "normal or acceptable" is about normality, and "accompanied by thunder and lightning" is about associated phenomena, none of which fit the context of alternating rain and sun.

Answer:

starting and stopping repeatedly