Question

Which meaning of the word sweat most closely matches its meaning in the

following passage (lines 7-11)?
Were not their children. Some
Of their parents had no birthdates.
They could sweat a cold out
Of you. They'd wake without
An alarm telling them to.
A. verb I to exert a great deal of strenuous effort
B. verb I to get rid of something from the body by releasing perspiration
C. noun I moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in response to heat
D. noun I a state of flustered anxiety or distress

Answer 1

The meaning of the word "sweat" in the given passage is closest to verb I to get rid of something from the body by releasing perspiration. The correct answer is option B.

In the passage provided, the word "sweat" is used in the context of the parents being able to "sweat a cold out of you." To determine the meaning that most closely matches its usage in this context, let's examine the options:

A. verb I to exert a great deal of strenuous effort

B. verb I to get rid of something from the body by releasing perspiration

C. noun I moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in response to heat

D. noun I a state of flustered anxiety or distress

In this case, option B, "to get rid of something from the body by releasing perspiration," is the most appropriate meaning. The passage suggests that the parents have the ability to alleviate a cold through sweating. This implies that by sweating, they can help the body eliminate the illness or symptoms associated with a cold.

Therefore, the meaning of "sweat" that closely matches its usage in the passage is option B.