From Abstract One, which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘scant’?

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The question asks: From Abstract One, which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘scant’?

Unfortunately, the provided data includes the correct answer as "B. Not enough, insufficient" but the list of answer options is missing (answer_options is null). Because of that, I can’t examine each possible choice or compare them directly. Nevertheless, I can explain the likely intended meaning of the term and how it would map to a correct option.

Understanding the term: 'scant' typically describes a quantity that is small in amount, barely enough, or insufficient to meet a need. It conveys a sense of meagerness or sparseness in quantity rather than quality.

Why the candidate meaning aligns with option B: If an option expresses that something is "not enough" or "insufficient," that usage captures the core sense of 'scant' as describing an inadequate or meager amount. In other words, it matches the standard dictionary definition of scant as undersized quantity rather than adequate supply.

Potential reasons other choices (had they been visible) might be incorrect: options implying abundance, excess, or fullness would conflict with the typical meaning of scant. Similarly, if an option used synonyms like 'ample' or 'plentiful,' those would diverge from the intended definition. If an option suggested 'extremely detailed' or 'high quality but small in quantity,' that would be a mismatch because 'scant' centers on quantity, not necessarily quality or level of detail.

In summary, the phrase 'Not enough, insufficient' directly captures the core sense of 'scant' as describing a quantity that is too small to meet a need. If more options were available, I would map each one to whether it aligns with this quantitative sense or contradicts it, explaining the reasoning for each choice individually.

ME Mod4 Intake 4B - 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 Activity 9.3A - Practice Reading Quiz 5

From Abstract One, which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘scant’?

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