Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Rome grew from a small town on the Tiber River in central Italy into a _______ empire that ultimately embraced England.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. vast.
Filler Concept: The word should describe an empire that is extremely large in size or extent
Grammatical Explanation:
Vast means very great in size, extent, or number, which fits the context of a large empire
Voluminous means large in volume but is used for writing or objects, not territories
Bountiful means generous or abundant (usually about resources)
Lofty means high or noble (used for ideals or physical height)
Correction: Rome grew into a vast empire
Final Sentence: Rome grew from a small town on the Tiber River in central Italy into a vast empire that ultimately embraced England.
Conclusion: The most appropriate option is vast because it correctly describes the immense size of the empire.