Juanita used her affinity for numbers to her design a computer program that relied on college-level math formulas, even though she was only in middle school.

based on the context clues in the sentence, what is the best meaning of “affinity”?

a. a talent for
b. an enjoyment of
c. a fondness for
d. an understanding of

a talent for

While many of the options could also be substituted for affinity, "a talent for" is the best option. The first reason why is because Juanita is doing college-level math even though she is only a middle schooler. The second reason is because the other options aren't correct. I have an enjoyment, fondness for, and understanding of running, but I am not able to run at a higher more competitive level. Just because you like something doesn't mean that you're very good at it. Juanita is very good at math and computer programming.

c) problem and solution

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.