Inside the subterranean burial chamber Egypt's archaeology supremo Zahi Hawass, accompanied by four Egyptologists, two restorers and three workmen, were slowly lifting the mummy from the golden sarcophagus where it has been rested -- mostly undisturbed -- for more than 3,000 years. The body was then placed on a wooden stretcher and to its new home, a high- tech, climate-controlled plexi-glass showcase located in the outer chamber of the tomb where, covered in linen, with only the face and feet exposed, it now greets visitors.
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Correct answer: tranquility
Explanation: The word 'tranquility' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a state of calmness, which is the expected condition in the area during the evening. The context indicates that instead of this calmness, there was a lot of activity, making 'tranquility' the appropriate choice.
Meaning: 'Tranquility' refers to a state of peace and calmness.
Wrong options:
- angle: The word 'angle' is a noun that refers to a geometric figure or perspective, which does not relate to the context of calmness or activity.
- discovered: The word 'discovered' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state of being, but rather an action.
- implement: The word 'implement' is a noun referring to a tool or instrument, which does not convey a sense of calmness or tranquility.
- invented: The word 'invented' is a verb that indicates the creation of something, which does not fit the context of describing a state of calmness.
- transported: The word 'transported' is a verb that refers to the act of moving something, which does not relate to the state of calmness expected in the area.
Correct answer: discovered
Explanation: The term 'discovered' is the correct verb form that fits the past tense context of the sentence, indicating the action taken by Howard Carter in 1922. It aligns with the historical narrative being presented.
Meaning: 'Discovered' means to find or uncover something that was previously hidden or unknown.
Wrong options:
- angle: The word 'angle' is a noun and does not fit as a verb in this context, failing to convey any action related to the tomb.
- implement: The word 'implement' is a noun that refers to a tool or device, which does not fit the context of an action taken in the past.
- invented: The word 'invented' is a verb that implies creation, which does not accurately describe the act of finding or uncovering the tomb.
- tranquility: The word 'tranquility' is a noun that describes a state of calmness, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
- transported: The word 'transported' is a verb that refers to moving something, which does not relate to the action of finding the tomb.
Correct answer: transported
Explanation: The word 'transported' is the correct past participle verb that describes the action of moving the mummy to its new location. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes what happened to the mummy after it was lifted from the sarcophagus.
Meaning: 'Transported' means to carry or move something from one place to another.
Wrong options:
- angle: The word 'angle' is a noun and does not fit as a verb in this context, failing to convey any action related to moving the mummy.
- discovered: The word 'discovered' is a verb that refers to finding something, which does not relate to the action of moving the mummy.
- implement: The word 'implement' is a noun that refers to a tool or device, which does not fit the context of an action taken to move the mummy.
- invented: The word 'invented' is a verb that implies creation, which does not accurately describe the act of moving the mummy.
- tranquility: The word 'tranquility' is a noun that describes a state of calmness, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
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