Question

heir huts, which ought to be well covered, and the place dry where they take their little repose, are often open sheds, built in damp places; so that when the poor creatures return tired from the toils of the field, they contract many disorders, from being exposed to the damp air in this uncomfortable state.

–Sugar Changed the World,
Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

Which words from the passage best support the author’s purpose?

tired, toils, poor
repose, places, air
huts, covered, dry
sheds, places, damp

Answer 1

sheds, places, damp

These words directly emphasize the poor, open housing and damp conditions that cause the workers' illnesses, supporting the author's purpose of highlighting unhealthy living conditions.