Question

"Food's Future: World's Largest Urban Farm"
by Jon Henley

From identical vertical columns nearby burst row upon row of lettuces; near those are aromatic basil, sage and peppermint. Opposite, in narrow, horizontal trays packed not with soil but coco coir (coconut fibre), grow heirloom and cherry tomatoes, shiny aubergines and brightly coloured chards.



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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Review the boldfaced word in the passage. Burst is a multiple-meaning word. Which meaning does the author convey in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

“be incredibly full”
“be incredibly full”

“break suddenly and violently apart”
“break suddenly and violently apart”

“be opened suddenly and forcibly”
“be opened suddenly and forcibly”

“feel a strong emotion or impulse”
“feel a strong emotion or impulse”
Remaining Attempts : 2

Answer 1

In the passage, the author uses "burst" to describe the vertical columns producing rows of lettuces, which conveys the meaning of "be incredibly full." The context suggests that the columns are overflowing with the growth of the plants. Therefore, the correct response is:

“be incredibly full.”