Current A: of or belonging to the present time B: being in progress now C: a body of water of air flowing in a definite direction D: a movement or flow of energy
1. Current negotiations are being conducted.
Would the "current" in the context be suitable for definition A, B, C, or D?
I think definition D: a movement of flow of energy.
A movement or flow of energy is like the electricity going to a light bulb or a microwave.
Notice the verb tense in your sentence: "are being conducted."
Please try again.
Is it B: being in progress right now?
Also I have another one that I did not get:
The current was not strong enough to operate all of the appliances in the house.
I put down definition D for that.
Now you've got it! :-) Both answers are correct.
In the given context, the word "current" is being used to describe the ongoing negotiations. In this case, it aligns more with definition B: being in progress now.
To determine the most suitable definition, it's important to consider the overall meaning and context of the sentence. In this example, the use of "current" indicates that the negotiations are happening at the present time. This matches with definition B, which refers to something being in progress or happening now.
While definition D does mention "movement or flow of energy," it is not the most appropriate definition in this context. Negotiations are not inherently associated with energy or any specific physical movement, but rather with ongoing discussions or talks.