ReadingQuestion 5 of 120
Passage: "Although the storm was fierce, the old lighthouse stood firm, its beam cutting through the darkness to guide ships safely home." The word 'firm' in this sentence most nearly means:
a.Fragile
b.Steady
c.Colorful
d.Distant
Explanation
Context clues show the lighthouse 'stood firm' during a fierce storm while still guiding ships, implying it remained solid and unmoving. 'Steady' best captures this meaning, while 'fragile' is the opposite.
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