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The electrician warned the apprentice that the exposed wire still carried a dangerous current.

As used in this sentence, what is the meaning of the underlined word current?

  1. A
    present period of time
  2. flow of electric chargeCevap
  3. C
    continuous movement of water
  4. D
    paper money used for trade

Cevap

flow of electric charge
The sentence establishes an electrical setting through the terms 'electrician' and 'exposed wire.' In this context, 'current' specifically refers to the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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1
Analyze the context clues surrounding the underlined word in the sentence.
The words 'electrician', 'apprentice', and 'exposed wire' indicate a technical electrical environment.
Contextual clues determine which definition of a polysemous word applies.
2
Select the definition that matches the electrical domain established by the sentence.
The meaning 'flow of electric charge' directly fits the context of electricity passing through a wire.
Eliminates other valid dictionary definitions that do not apply to electrical systems.

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Multiple-meaning words require examining domain-specific context clues (such as 'electrician' and 'wire') to determine the precise definition intended.
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