Question

Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word, if necessary.

She examined my costume minutely before declaring it the winner.
(1 point)
Responses

with close attention to even the smallest details
with close attention to even the smallest details

for a minute
for a minute

piece by piece, minute by minute
piece by piece, minute by minute

casually

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

with close attention to even the smallest details

Answer 2

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

The answer that best matches the word "minutely" is: with close attention to even the smallest details.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The answer that best matches the word "minutely" in this context is: with close attention to even the smallest details. To determine the meaning of the word, you can analyze the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence. In this case, the sentence states that she examined the costume minutely before declaring it the winner. This indicates that she examined the costume very carefully and thoroughly, paying close attention to even the smallest details. Therefore, the correct answer is "with close attention to even the smallest details."