Question

first read: blood, toil, tears and sweat
assigned by: anna shortt
due: mar 6, 2026 11:59 pm

1. intro 2. read 3. quiz 4. think

reading quiz

question 4

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.

which meaning of provision most closely matches its meaning in the following passage (paragraph 5)?

i considered it in the public interest to suggest that the house should be summoned to meet today. mr. speaker agreed, and took the necessary steps, in accordance with the powers conferred upon him by the resolution of the house. at the end of the proceedings today, the adjournment of the house will be proposed until tuesday, 21st may, with, of course, provision for earlier meeting, if need be. the business to be considered during that week will be notified to members at the earliest opportunity. i now invite the house, by the motion which stands in my name, to record its approval of the steps taken and to declare its confidence in the new government.

a. noun | something necessary supplied or provided
b. noun | a plan or arrangement for possible future conditions
c. noun | group of people who manage the way something operates
d. noun | condition that makes something difficult or unpleasant

Explanation:

In the passage, "provision for earlier meeting, if need be" refers to making a pre-arranged plan to hold an earlier meeting if the situation requires it. This matches the definition of a plan/arrangement for future possible conditions.

Answer:

B. noun | a plan or arrangement for possible future conditions