In the passage, "colloquial" means informal or conversational language used in everyday speech, as opposed to the formal language found in textbooks. Therefore, the correct answer is:
- conversational
Rosa had passionately studied French in high school and college, earning outstanding grades and excelling both verbally and in writing. It was, therefore, thrilling for her to be planning her first trip to Paris. However, as the departure date approached, she began to fret about navigating through the huge city. Her current French teacher, Mrs. Lamont, had cautioned that the colloquial French she might encounter on the streets would at first seem worlds away from the textbook French she had mastered in class. Mrs. Lamont advised her to listen closely during exchanges and not be afraid to speak, even if she wound up making some mistakes.
What does colloquial mean in the passage?
1. accurate
2. advanced
3. captivating
4. conversational
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