Question

Which sentences contain possible synonyms for the word labyrinth? Check all that apply.

The business venture became such a tangle that everyone agreed to go separate ways.
It would take days to get to the other side of this jungle of vines, hedges, shrubs, and weeds.
Emma was determined to find the way through this maze of pathways, tunnels, and bridges.
Perhaps, Julian would not have gotten lost if he had brought a map or a compass.
After spending several days in the wilderness, the group of explorers was happy to be back home.

Answer 1

The sentences that contain synonyms or similar concepts to 'labyrinth' reference a tangle, a jungle, and a maze, all of which imply intricate and complex structures.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sentences containing possible synonyms for the word labyrinth are those that describe something with the characteristics of being intricate, confusing, and maze-like. Therefore, these are:

• The business venture became such a tangle that everyone agreed to go separate ways.
• It would take days to get to the other side of this jungle of vines, hedges, shrubs, and weeds.
• Emma was determined to find the way through this maze of pathways, tunnels, and bridges.

These sentences imply a state of confusion or complexity similar to that of a labyrinth, meaning they include synonyms or similar concepts to the term in question.

Answer 2

It would take days to get to the other side of this jungle of vines, hedges, shrubs, and weeds.

Emma was determined to find the way through this maze of pathways, tunnels, and bridges.

Step-by-step explanation:

A labyrinth refers to a complex a irregular system of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find the way out. As a result, the chosen sentences express a sense of being within a maze or network of trails with difficulties to come out.