Question

Read the excerpt from Rogue Heart by Axie Oh. Still, it&'s a constant war these days against the dust that sweeps across the city limits, piling worst in dead ends and cul-de-sacs, like the one that shelters The Alchemy of Dreams. Which dictionary entry best supports the meaning of the word sweep as used in the excerpt?
A. to clear by repeated and forcible action
B. to remove from sight or consideration
C. to move along swiftly, violently, or overwhelmingly
D. to clean with, or as if with, a broom or brush

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To move along swiftly, violently, or overwhelmingly

Explanation:

Some words have multiple meanings, and the verb to sweep is one of them. To determine what meaning the word has exactly, we need to take the context into consideration. The dust that sweeps across the city is the dust that moves along the city swiftly, violently. The rest of the meanings are incorrect as they can't be applied in the given context.

Answer 2

Answer:

To move along swiftly, violently, or overwhelmingly

Explanation: