Question

Many people have never thought about what they would do when faced with a home emergency, such as a tornado, a hurricane, or a fire. People get scared and don't act right. Being prepared in case of emergencies can reduce the risk of danger and prevent panic should emergencies occur.
Each home should have an emergency chest that all family members can locate in the time of need. A list of contents is helpful, and periodic checks and updates are recommended.

Because of the subject of this passage, the author uses words that are
A) complex.
B) figurative.
C) scary.
D) uncomplicated.

Answer 1

The answer is D because the author wants the reader to understand the central message of the passage.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Uncomplicated

Explanation:

The passage provides information about how to prepare for an emergency. This means the purpose of the passage is that families understand how to be prepared, for doing this, the author uses simple or uncomplicated language most people can understand rather than complex, academical or technical language. This can be seen in "People get scared and don't act right", " Each home should have an emergency chest" or "periodic checks and updates are recommended" that include simple and common words. Thus, due to the subject (how to prepare for an emergency), the author uses uncomplicated words.