Question

Determine the meaning of the underlined word in the set of sentences below by looking at its context. Zia has an aversion to insects. She pays an exterminator to come every month.

A) Direct context clue
B) Synonym context clue
C) Contrast context clue
D) Inference context clue

Answer 1

The word 'aversion' signifies a strong dislike, deduced from the context that Zia hires an exterminator, which is an Inference context clue. The correct option is D) Inference context clue.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the meaning of the underlined word aversion in the context of the sentences provided, we should look at the surrounding information. Since Zia pays an exterminator to come every month, it implies a negative feeling towards insects, helping us infer that aversion means a strong dislike or disinclination. Therefore, the context clue provided is a D) Inference context clue, as the meaning is not directly stated but can be deduced from the information given about Zia's actions towards insects.