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
Based on the Latin root "spir," which means "breath," the word "inspiration" refers to the act of being filled with breath or life, often symbolically connected to encouragement and motivation. Therefore, the best answer is:
A. Someone or something that encourages another.
A. Someone or something that encourages another.