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After the morning briefing, the recruits were ordered to file into the auditorium.

Which of the following is the closest meaning of the underlined word file as used in this sentence?

  1. A
    Submit paperwork
  2. B
    Smooth with a tool
  3. March in a lineAnswer
  4. D
    Fill to capacity

Answer

March in a line
In this sentence, the verb 'file' means to walk or march in an orderly line or column. Contextual clues such as 'recruits' and 'into the auditorium' clearly signal directional physical movement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context and grammatical role of the target word.
The word 'file' functions as a verb indicating the action performed by the recruits moving into the auditorium.
Determining part of speech and contextual clues clarifies which definition of a polysemous word applies.
2
Evaluate the answer choices against the physical movement context.
'March in a line' matches the meaning of moving in single file or orderly formation into a space.
Administrative, mechanical, or phonetically similar alternatives do not fit people entering a venue.

Key Concept

Multiple-Meaning Words in Context
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