The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing solar

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 8 to 9.

The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing solar

• A. exploited
• B. dug
• C. transmitted
• D. devastated

Giải đáp

The closest word in meaning to the underlined word “harnessed” is exploited.

exploited (verb): to make use of something in a way that benefits oneself, especially in a way that is unfair or dishonest.

dug (verb): to make a hole in the ground by removing earth or other material.

transmitted (verb): to send something from one place or person to another.

devastated (verb): to cause great damage or destruction to something.

The sentence is saying that the sun’s energy can be used to our advantage by installing solar panels. This is an example of exploiting the sun’s energy.

So the answer is A.