What does 'still alive' mean?

[ingolf]

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #7 "All Agog", question 2

After several days underground after the earthquake one child was pulled out alive.

(a) still talking
(b) still seeing
(c) still trying
(d) still living

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #7 "All Agog", answer 2

After several days underground after the earthquake one child was pulled out still living.

Correct answer: (d) still living
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meaning of "still alive" please

ingolf

[Alan]

Hi,

The best word here refers to the fact that she is not dead but alive - living.

Alan
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