Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

Their home was an asylum for runaway slaves.

  1. prison

  2. shelter

  3. aspirant

  4. madhouse

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Asylum in this context means a place of refuge, safety, or protection - not a psychiatric facility. The historical context of runaway slaves seeking a safe place makes 'shelter' the correct meaning. 'Prison' and 'madhouse' represent the modern, negative connotations of the word, while 'aspirant' means someone with ambition - none fit the context of providing safety and protection to those in need.