Z.3 Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context
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Read the passage. Then, select the antonym of the word in bold.
Unlike steel and wood, concrete doesn't bend. This means that older concrete buildings are at
risk during major earthquakes. A massive tremor can weaken older concrete structures, causing
them to collapse. To prepare these buildings for seismic events, structural engineers use
reinforcing bars called rebar to fortify the concrete columns.
