Examkin

Question

Difficulty: EasyWord Precision and Clarity

The passage below is from an essay about outdoor recreation. Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

To prepare for a long backpacking trip, hikers must carefully choose their equipment to shrink weight. Every item in the pack must be weighed, and nonessential items should be left behind. Carrying a pack that is too heavy can quickly exhaust a hiker, turning a fun adventure into a painful struggle.

Which choice provides the most precise and logical word for the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. minimizeAnswer
  3. C
    abbreviate
  4. D
    contract

Answer

minimize
The word 'minimize' is the most precise and clear choice because it specifically means to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree, which perfectly fits the goal of keeping backpack weight as low as possible.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence and the meaning of the underlined word.
The sentence discusses reducing the weight of backpacking equipment. The underlined word is 'shrink'.
Understanding the context helps determine if the word is used precisely.
2
Evaluate the options for precision and clarity.
'Minimize' specifically means to reduce something to the lowest possible amount, which fits perfectly. 'Shrink' (size/volume), 'abbreviate' (words), and 'contract' (muscle/size) are all imprecise.
Selecting the word that fits both the definition and the specific context of weight reduction.

Key Concept

Word Precision and Clarity
Estimated Time:45s
Rate this question

Topics

Word Precision and Clarity

More questions from this topic