Question

Read the passage below and answer the question.

A vague chill had descended on him and his head had seemed to swell, like a solitary walker at night who passes an evil spirit on the way. (p. 62)

Which of the following words could you replace the words “descended on” to best preserve the full meaning of the sentence?

A) emerged from
B) arisen in
C) come over
D) pressed down upon

Answer 1

A.) pressed down upon

Answer 2

D) presses down upon.

You would look up the meaning for “descended”.