Question

Choose the meaning of the vocabulary word in each passage.

"A strong and lofty wall girdled it in"
a. blocked
b. confined
c. looped
d. roped

Answer 1

In the passage, 'girdled' suggests the wall encircled the area within it, making 'c. looped' the best vocabulary choice.

Step-by-step explanation:

The vocabulary word in the passage 'A strong and lofty wall girdled it in' suggests the wall encircled or surrounded the area within it. The best choice among the options given is 'c. looped,' which implies that the wall made a loop around the area, similar to how a belt would encircle a person's waist. This does not necessarily imply restriction or confinement, nor does it necessarily suggest being tied with a rope; it simply indicates that the wall forms a continuous enclosure around the area.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Choose the meaning of the vocabulary word in each passage.

Girdle can mean a piece of clothes you wear over your tummy. It can also be used as a verb; meaning surround or encircle.

"A strong and lofty wall girdled it in"

In this case, the wall is encircling it in so the meaning is "b. confined."