Question

Use the sentence to complete the activity.

Be careful when lighting a match in the science lab— there are flammable liquids in there!

In 1–2 sentences, explain the meaning of flammable as it is used in the sentence, as well as the context clues that helped you determine this meaning.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The word "flammable" means something that is capable of catching fire easily. In this sentence, the fact that there are "flammable liquids" in the science lab indicates that these liquids can catch fire easily, implying that caution is needed when using matches.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

In this sentence, "flammable" means easily capable of catching fire. The context clue that helped determine this meaning is the mention of "lighting a match" in the science lab, which suggests that there is a risk of fire due to the presence of flammable liquids.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

In this sentence, "flammable" means easily ignited and capable of catching fire. The context clues that helped determine this meaning include the mention of lighting a match and the presence of flammable liquids in the science lab.