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Choosing Language for Context and Purpose

Question 11 • DRHS American Literature and Composition

Read the sentence.As the contractor looked at the dilapidated structure that stood on the empty lot, he noticed the cracks and holes in the roof and realized he had a great deal of work to do.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

Answer
A
enormous
B
untouched
C
polluted
D
rundown

Explanation

“Dilapidated” means old and in poor condition. The cracks and holes in the roof show that the structure is rundown, so “rundown” is the closest meaning.

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