The word “extracting” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A. breaking B. locating C. removing D. analyzing

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s):

I prefer reading fictional stories to hearing about real events.

The _______ music for the film has been taken from the works of Chopins.

Last night, we ____ for you for ages but you never ____ up.

Ancient civilizations were not aware that the earth ______ a sphere.

The word “strength” in line 17 is closest in meaning to

The word “they” in line 22 refers to

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as being a result of the Deep Sea Drilling Project?