Question

Which sentence best illustrates one meaning of the word speculate?

a. Hussain and Ali discussed possible reasons that their car had broken down.

b. Fatima told her mother that she wanted a new comic book.

c. Mariam runs faster than her sister.

d. The students read the reading selection quickly.
please help me, and thank you

Answer 1

I think it’s A because it’s a chance and a possibility.

Answer 2

a. Hussain and Ali discussed possible reasons that their car had broken down.

Step-by-step explanation:

This sentence illustrates two people hypothesizing reasons for why their car had broken down, while the rest are statements and claims.

Hope this helps!