Question

read the following sentence from the section \many slaves are children.\

it mentioned extreme poverty, armed conflicts and government corruption as some of the reasons.

select the answer choice that explains the meaning of the word \extreme\ as used in the sentence above.

a different from the usual

b very great in degree

c of an advanced level

d having no meaning

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "extreme" in the context of "extreme poverty", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "Different from the usual" does not fit as "extreme poverty" is about the degree of poverty, not its difference from usual.
• Option B: "Very great in degree" matches the context, as "extreme poverty" refers to poverty that is very severe (great in degree).
• Option C: "Of an advanced level" is not appropriate for describing poverty, as poverty is not about advancement.
• Option D: "Having no meaning" is irrelevant to the meaning of "extreme" in this context.

Answer:

B. very great in degree