Be careful when lighting a match in the science lab— there are flammable liquids in there! In 1–2 sentences, explain the meaning of flammable as it is used in the sentence, as well as the context clues that helped you determine this meaning.

Answer 1

The word "flammable" means easily catching fire or capable of being set on fire. In this sentence, the context clue is the mention of "flammable liquids" present in the science lab, indicating that these liquids can easily catch fire and therefore caution is needed when igniting a match.