Question

(From "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" and "An Island of Questions", Illuminate)-

Question: From paragraph 6 of “An Island of Questions”, read this sentence.

"No one was carving statues anymore, and the society was dominated by fighting clans."

What does the word dominated most likely mean as used in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

Failed to notice
Failed to notice

Towered above
Towered above

Freed
Freed

Taken over

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Taken over

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

Given the context provided in the sentence, the word "dominated" most likely means "taken over". This implies that the fighting clans had gained control or power over the society, leading to a change in the society's dynamics.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine the meaning of the word "dominated" in the given sentence, we can look at the context of the sentence and consider the choices provided. In the sentence, it mentions that "the society was dominated by fighting clans." This suggests that something or someone has taken control or control is being exerted over the society. Given this context, the most likely meaning of "dominated" in this sentence is "taken over."