Question

Pick out an expression used in the passage which means 'simply or just':

• A. grooming
• B. literally
• C. devotedly
• D. occasionally

Answer 1

Answer:

B. literally

The expression used in the passage which means 'simply or just' is "literally". It appears in the sentence: "They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms." Here, "literally" emphasizes that Chihuahuas are so alert and active within the house that they can be considered as actual "burglar alarms."