11. Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The patient's tremors ceased when the medication was administered.
Answer: B
Stopped
In the context of the sentence, "ceased" means that the patient's tremors stopped when the medication was administered, indicating a complete halt of the tremors' activity.
A) Intensified
This option is incorrect because "intensified" suggests an increase in the severity or frequency of the tremors, which is the opposite of what is described in the sentence.
B) Stopped
This option is correct as it directly aligns with the meaning of "ceased," which indicates that the tremors came to an end following the administration of the medication.
C) Decreased
While "decreased" implies a reduction in the tremors, it does not convey the complete cessation of activity. Therefore, it does not accurately reflect the meaning of "ceased" in this context.
D) Changed
This option is incorrect because "changed" indicates a transformation in state or condition rather than a halt. The sentence specifies that the tremors stopped, not merely changed in some manner.
Conclusion
The correct answer, "stopped," precisely captures the essence of the term "ceased" as used in the sentence. All other options fail to convey the total cessation of the tremors, either suggesting an increase, reduction without full cessation, or a change without indicating a stop. Thus, "stopped" is the only option that accurately reflects the intended meaning.