Question

When autumn comes to the Southwest, the chamisa plant blooms, and this previously ......... shrub suddenly seems to be everywhere.

• A. Omnipresent
• B. Precipitous
• C. Flowering
• D. Dazzling
• E. Inconspicuous

Hint:

"Omnipresent" is used to describe something that is present everywhere, fitting for things that suddenly appear everywhere.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the sentence.
The sentence suggests that a shrub, which was previously less noticeable, is now everywhere. The correct word should express the idea that the shrub is now widely visible.

Step 2: Analysis of options.
- (A) Omnipresent: Correct. "Omnipresent" means present everywhere, which fits the context of the shrub becoming widely visible.
- (B) Precipitous: Incorrect. "Precipitous" means steep or sudden, which does not fit the idea of a shrub being everywhere.
- (C) Flowering: Incorrect. While the plant may be blooming, "flowering" doesn't convey the idea of being everywhere.
- (D) Dazzling: Incorrect. "Dazzling" means something that is visually impressive, but the sentence does not focus on visual appeal.
- (E) Inconspicuous: Incorrect. "Inconspicuous" means not easily seen, which directly contradicts the idea of the shrub being everywhere.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) Omnipresent.

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