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Correct answer: network
Explanation: The term 'network' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a system of interconnected roads, aligning with the context of the sentence which discusses the extensive roads built by the Mayan empire. It also matches the plural form 'roads' that precedes it, indicating multiple pathways.
Meaning: 'Network' refers to a group or system of interconnected things, in this case, the roads that connect various locations.
Wrong options:
- surface: The word 'surface' refers to the outermost layer or aspect of something, which does not convey the idea of interconnected roads and is not suitable in this context.
- interface: 'Interface' typically refers to a point where two systems meet and interact, which does not apply to the context of roads and is too technical for this description.
- width: 'Width' denotes the measurement of something from side to side, which is irrelevant to the concept of a system of roads and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: was founded
Explanation: The phrase 'was founded' is the correct past passive form, indicating that El Mirador was established by someone in the past. This fits the context of the sentence, which discusses historical events related to the Mayan civilization.
Meaning: 'Was founded' means that El Mirador was established or created at a specific time in the past, specifically around the 6th century BCE.
Wrong options:
- has founded: 'Has founded' is present perfect tense, which is inappropriate here as the sentence refers to a specific historical time in the past.
- founded: 'Founded' is the base form of the verb and lacks the necessary auxiliary verb to indicate the passive voice in the past tense.
- was found: 'Was found' implies discovery rather than establishment, which does not fit the context of discussing the founding of a city.
Correct answer: heart
Explanation: The word 'heart' is a metaphorical term that signifies the central or most important part of something. In this context, it effectively conveys that El Mirador was a crucial hub of the Mayan civilization, fitting both grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Heart' refers to the core or central part of something, indicating that El Mirador was vital to the Mayan civilization.
Wrong options:
- volume: 'Volume' refers to the amount of space an object occupies, which is unrelated to the concept of a central or important location in this context.
- column: 'Column' typically refers to a vertical structure or a supporting pillar, which does not convey the idea of centrality or importance in the context of civilization.
- facet: 'Facet' means a particular aspect or feature of something, which does not capture the essence of being the central part of a civilization.
Correct answer: making
Explanation: The gerund 'making' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause, indicating the action that results from the jungle's thickness. It logically connects to the difficulty of seeing the roads from the air.
Meaning: 'Making' refers to the act of causing something to happen, in this case, the jungle causing difficulty in visibility.
Wrong options:
- makes: 'Makes' is a present tense verb that does not fit the structure of the sentence, which requires a gerund to indicate an ongoing action.
- make: 'Make' is the base form of the verb and does not fit grammatically in this context, which requires a gerund to describe the action.
- made: 'Made' is the past tense form, which does not align with the ongoing situation described in the sentence.
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