Which word means to form or write something anew?

• A. Claim
• B. Counterclaim
• C. Compose
• D. Clarify

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested is finding a verb that means to form or write something anew. Compose fits because it conveys creating or putting together written material from its parts, often starting from scratch—like composing a letter, a song, or an essay. It emphasizes creation rather than merely stating something as true or making it clearer.

To clarify why the others don’t fit: claim means to assert something as true, not to create or write anew. Counterclaim is a response that argues against another claim, not about the act of writing or forming something. Clarify means to make something clearer or easier to understand, which is about explanation rather than creation.