Question
Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
She was an inspiration to Florence Griffith Joyner, the next female to win three gold medals at the Olympic Games, and to many other young athletes around the world.
The word "inspiration" includes the Latin root spir, which means "breath." Based on its root, what is the meaning of inspiration?
A.
Someone or something that encourages another.
B.
Someone or something that takes the place of another.
C.
Someone or something that is successful in some way.
D.
Someone or something that is famous in some way.
She was an inspiration to Florence Griffith Joyner, the next female to win three gold medals at the Olympic Games, and to many other young athletes around the world.
The word "inspiration" includes the Latin root spir, which means "breath." Based on its root, what is the meaning of inspiration?
A.
Someone or something that encourages another.
B.
Someone or something that takes the place of another.
C.
Someone or something that is successful in some way.
D.
Someone or something that is famous in some way.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
A. Someone or something that encourages another.
The Latin root "spir," meaning "breath," is often associated with the idea of bringing life or encouragement, hence supporting the meaning of "inspiration" as something that encourages or motivates others.
A. Someone or something that encourages another.
The Latin root "spir," meaning "breath," is often associated with the idea of bringing life or encouragement, hence supporting the meaning of "inspiration" as something that encourages or motivates others.