Question

Read the dictionary entry for light.

light 1. n. energy given off by the sun 2. n. a source of light, such as a lamp 3. adj. cheerful and free from care 4. adj. low in physical weight; not heavy

Using the dictionary entry, choose the definition and part of speech that best matches the way the word light is used in paragraph 4.
A. noun (“n.”); “cheerful”
B. noun (“n.”); “not heavy”
C. adjective (“adj.”); “cheerful”
D. adjective (“adj.”); “not heavy”

Answer 1

I don’t have paragraph 4 here, so I can’t choose the right option yet. Please paste paragraph 4 (or the sentence with the word light), and I’ll pick A–D.

Quick way to tell before you paste:
- If light names something (the sun’s light, a lamp) or follows an article (“a light,” “the light”) it’s a noun.
- If light describes a noun (before a noun: “light suitcase”) or follows a linking verb describing a state (“felt light,” “seemed light”), it’s an adjective.
- Of the adjective choices: “light” = “not heavy” when describing weight; “light” = “cheerful, free from care” when describing mood.