I'm not sure I'm reading this right but if the question is "what is a synonym for dictated" then, "ordered" could be a good word to use.
sorry if I read the question wrong!
Answer:
The second sentence uses the definition of the word.
Explanation :
In the second sentence the subject takes a medication that makes him/her "soporific", meaning it promprs him/her to sleep. Hence, the person has to avoid driving since it can be dangerous. In the rest of the example there is no logical connection between the noun affected by "soporific" and the predicate: in all the other cases the effects stated are those of excitement, accelaration, and enhancement.
The answer is (d), because it is further explaining what the thieves do.
The film offers ample food for thought on the nature of networking, and teaches us valuable lessons in persuasive communication. Each character is embroiled in struggles in an attempt to assert control over his environment and influence an outcome. Along the way, there are victories and setbacks
