Read the scenario.

Arjun reads, “Recently, voter apathy has resulted in merely 33 percent of eligible voters casting their ballots on election day.” Based on the sentence, Arjun thinks apathy means "lack of interest."

Which strategy is best for Arjun to use to determine the meaning of apathy?

Responses

Go to the library and check out a book on apathy.
Go to the library and check out a book on apathy.

Consult a dictionary, review each definition, and determine which definition makes sense in context.
Consult a dictionary, review each definition, and determine which definition makes sense in context.

Create an online survey to see how most people use this word.
Create an online survey to see how most people use this word.

Use a thesaurus to determine the most common meaning.

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
2 hours ago

The best strategy for Arjun to use to determine the meaning of "apathy" in the context of the sentence is:

Consult a dictionary, review each definition, and determine which definition makes sense in context.

This approach allows him to understand the precise and nuanced meanings of the word "apathy," ensuring that he can determine the appropriate definition based on how it is used in the given context.