The mom left the room with a modicum of respect after her baby began ____.
a) sleeping
b) screaming
c) talked
d) singing
B???
That's a strange sentence. A "modicum" of respect doesn't fit this situation.
I doubt if b is the best answer.
I thought the same thing when I read the sentence. I did look up the definition of "modicum" and that that screaming would be the best fit. What do you think?
Modicum: a small, moderate, or token amount.
Example: The drug is so dangerous that it could kill a person with just a modicum.
I'm really stuck on this one. Not sure if I'm over thinking it or what the issue is but your help is very appreciated!
Then again, I think that A could be the answer too.
Now, ask yourself - do you believe a mother would leave a room where a baby is screaming? A mother would want to know why and make the baby comfortable!
Sra
I believe A. is the correct answer for the fact that 1. the mother wouldn't leave the baby as Sra said and 2. why leaving with respect when the baby is screaming..? i doesn't make sence to me, so i would say A. is correct.
The mom left the room with an modicum of respect after her baby began?
Sleeping
Screaming
Praying
Singing
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the sentence and consider the meaning of each option:
"The mom left the room with a modicum of respect after her baby began ____."
a) sleeping: If the baby started sleeping, it implies that the baby became calm and quiet. This could be a possibility.
b) screaming: If the baby started screaming, it suggests that the baby became loud and upset. This seems opposite to leaving the room with respect.
c) talked: If the baby began talking, it could indicate a developmental milestone, but it might not necessarily result in the mom leaving the room with respect.
d) singing: If the baby began singing, it's less likely to result in the mom leaving the room with respect since it might be seen as disruptive or attention-seeking.
Based on the options provided, option B, "screaming," is not the most appropriate answer because it contradicts the idea of leaving with respect. From the remaining options, option A, "sleeping," seems like the most suitable choice.