Although farmers planted most of the land in grain, the financial return per acre was a lot more for other crops. which is the most effective substitution for the words "a lot more for other crops" from this sentence in paragraph 10? a) arguably more for other crops b) basically more for other crops c) relatively more for other crops d) considerably more for other crops

The correct answer for the most effective substitution of the words “a lot more for other crops” is D) considerably more for other crops.

As considerably means there is 'a significant amount, degree or extent' it could be used as a synonymous for ‘lot’ meaning a considerable quantity or extent.

1.the hosts on two opposing mountains stood,  

2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,