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Read the following text.
Select an option that is similar in meaning to the word “plastic” in the context of the passage.
(a) flexible
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(b) synthetic
(c) transparent
(d) durable
Answer as written by the student:
The correct option is (a) flexible.
Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:
- Read the text carefully and look for the word that you need to find synonyms for. In this case, it is the word “plastic”.
- Find the part of the text that contains the word. In this case, it is the fifth paragraph of the extract, which starts with “The brain is also adaptable and plastic”.
- Read the paragraph and understand the meaning of the word. In this case, the meaning is that the word “plastic” describes the ability of the brain to change and learn from new situations and challenges.
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