Question

The word tolerance has several different meanings. It can mean a person's ability to endure pain. Or it can mean the body's ability to stop responding to a drug. In cultural or social situations, tolerance means being respectful. It means sympathizing with others' beliefs and practices even if they are different from yours. Tolerance seeks to protect the social, cultural, and religious rights of all people.

The text above uses its structure to
A.
show the relationship between cultures.
B.
give readers a definition of tolerance.
C.
show the importance of enduring pain.
D.
share information on religious tolerance.

Answer 1

B. The passage lists different meanings and contexts for the word "tolerance," so its structure is used to give readers a definition.