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)
O before being granted access to the media room
• the badge issued to her by the newspaper
• One woman was turned away
• Members of the press

Answer 1

"the badge issued to her by the newspaper"

Explanation: a badge issued by her newspaper is an example of the "credentials" needed to gain access, showing credentials means identification/authorization.