Read the sentence below, and notice how it uses the word diverse.

Question

Kassandra was glad to see that a diverse group of runners showed up for her town’s first 5K race.

Which phrase best explains the meaning of diverse, as it’s used in this sentence?

showing signs of difference

disorganized

mostly unskilled

very large

Answer 1

The phrase that best explains the meaning of "diverse" as it's used in the sentence is "showing signs of difference." In this context, "diverse" refers to a group made up of individuals who are different from one another, potentially in terms of age, background, skill level, or other characteristics.