Question

Read the passage.

While pets were verboten in the hotel, we found a way to avoid the rule by putting our puppy in a garment bag. Of course, we left the zipper open so that the poor pup could breathe. Unfortunately, that also meant that he could yip and bark. Needless to say, we were no longer allowed to stay at that particular hotel.

Which clues from the text are most helpful for determining the meaning of verboten? Select two options.

“to avoid the rule”
“in a garment bag”
“the poor pup could breathe”
“he could yip and bark”
“no longer allowed to stay”

Answer 1

“to avoid the rule”

“no longer allowed to stay”

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The answer is:

“to avoid the rule”

“no longer allowed to stay”

Verboten means forbidden, especially by an authority. As a consequence, the phrases chosen encourage the understanding of the word in context because they are related to explicit regulations or principles governing behavior. For example, the expression "to avoid the rule" by hiding the puppy in a bag specifically implies that the word verboten is a prohibition. Finally, the fact that the people were unauthorized to stay at the hotel confirms the dog was discovered and hotel's refusal to accept pets.