Question

Use the sentence to answer the question. Members of the press were required to show their credentials before being granted access to the media room. One woman was turned away because she could not find the badge issued to her by the newspaper she worked for. Which phrase from the sentences provides the best clue to the meaning of credentials as it is used here? (1 point) Responses Members of the press Members of the press before being granted access to the media room before being granted access to the media room the badge issued to her by the newspaper the badge issued to her by the newspaper One woman was turned away

Answer 1

The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "credentials" as it is used here is "the badge issued to her by the newspaper." This indicates that credentials refer to a form of identification or proof of one's affiliation with the press.