Question

Read the sentences.

Which context clue is most helpful in
determining the meaning of the word aFable?
O tend to be shy
During Hillary's grandparents' anniversary
dinner, I was seated next to Hillary's Uncle
Charles. It turns out he used to be on the
rowing team at the university. I hope I didn't
bother him too much with all the questions !
had. But he was quite affable, so it was very
easy to talk with him, which was great since I
tend to be shy
o
easy to talk with
o
didn't bother him
o tuns out
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Answer 1

easy to talk with

Step-by-step explanation:

aFable means easy to talk with and approachable

Answer 2

Easy to talk with.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word 'effable" means someone who is easy to approach, easy to talk to and open. It signifies someone who is not irritated or annoyed by others approaching him/ her.

From the given passage, the speaker of the passage narrates how he managed to get to talk to Uncle Charles. Despite having a lot of questions and wondering whether he's being a nuisance to the other person, he then realized that Charles didn't mind at all. Added to that, the speaker admits he himself is shy so was a bit reserved to approach someone he hardly knew. But all of his reservations were swept away when he realized that the old man was "quite effable", making their conversation easy and relaxed.