Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions:
The architect meticulously measured the dimensions of the room, ensuring accuracy down to the millimetre. She then sketched a detailed floor plan, carefully noting the placement of each wall and window. Her precision was crucial for the construction team to follow her design accurately.
Question :
What is the literal meaning of the phrase "She then sketched a detailed floor plan"?
She erased the floor plan.
She created a rough draft of the floor plan.
She drew a precise and thorough floor plan.
She hired someone to create the floor plan.
The phrase "She then sketched a detailed floor plan" means that the architect created a precise and thorough floor plan, likely with all necessary measurements and details. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Option A is not the correct answer because it suggests erasing the floor plan, which is not the intended meaning.
Option B is not the correct answer because it implies a rough or incomplete draft, whereas the phrase emphasises the thoroughness of the plan.
Option D is not the correct answer because it introduces the idea of hiring someone else, which is not mentioned in the passage.