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In the context, sand most closely means
Answer: Option C
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Option C.
A. Incorrect. In lines 11–12, the word sand is used as a verb. According to the passage,
“Some people will want to sand surfaces with sandpaper.” While the word sand does sometimes refer to a mineral, that usage of sand is a noun, not a verb. So in this case, the word sand cannot mean a grainy mineral.
B. Incorrect. While it is true that people paint or color on surfaces and that there is a reddish–brown color which is called sand, paint or color is probably not the meaning of sand as it is used in this line, because the following sentence states that “Some people will want to paint or draw on paper.”
C. Correct. The meaning of sand in this sentence is to smooth or polish. Since sandpaper has a grainy surface, it smoothes or polishes other surfaces when it is rubbed against them.
D. Incorrect. Since the third paragraph contains a listing of possible future uses of paper, storage does appear as one of the possible uses. However, it appears in line 13 – “Some people will want to put things in paper boxes.” Since putting things in boxes is storing things, this is the sentence where storage is listed. So it is unlikely that sand means use for storage
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Option C.
A. Incorrect. In lines 11–12, the word sand is used as a verb. According to the passage,
“Some people will want to sand surfaces with sandpaper.” While the word sand does sometimes refer to a mineral, that usage of sand is a noun, not a verb. So in this case, the word sand cannot mean a grainy mineral.
B. Incorrect. While it is true that people paint or color on surfaces and that there is a reddish–brown color which is called sand, paint or color is probably not the meaning of sand as it is used in this line, because the following sentence states that “Some people will want to paint or draw on paper.”
C. Correct. The meaning of sand in this sentence is to smooth or polish. Since sandpaper has a grainy surface, it smoothes or polishes other surfaces when it is rubbed against them.
D. Incorrect. Since the third paragraph contains a listing of possible future uses of paper, storage does appear as one of the possible uses. However, it appears in line 13 – “Some people will want to put things in paper boxes.” Since putting things in boxes is storing things, this is the sentence where storage is listed. So it is unlikely that sand means use for storage
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