Asked by Keen

The mom left the room with a modicum of respect after her baby began ____.

a) sleeping
b) screaming
c) talked
d) singing

B???
Answered by Ms. Sue
That's a strange sentence. A "modicum" of respect doesn't fit this situation.

I doubt if b is the best answer.

Answered by Keen
I thought the same thing when I read the sentence. I did look up the definition of "modicum" and that that screaming would be the best fit. What do you think?


Modicum: a small, moderate, or token amount.
Example: The drug is so dangerous that it could kill a person with just a modicum.

I'm really stuck on this one. Not sure if I'm over thinking it or what the issue is but your help is very appreciated!
Answered by Keen
Then again, I think that A could be the answer too.
Answered by SraJMcGin
Now, ask yourself - do you believe a mother would leave a room where a baby is screaming? A mother would want to know why and make the baby comfortable!

Sra
Answered by Jessica
I believe A. is the correct answer for the fact that 1. the mother wouldn't leave the baby as Sra said and 2. why leaving with respect when the baby is screaming..? i doesn't make sence to me, so i would say A. is correct.
Answered by Katrina
The mom left the room with an modicum of respect after her baby began?
Sleeping
Screaming
Praying
Singing