In this context, "flammable" refers to substances that can easily catch fire and burn. The mention of "lighting a match" and the caution against doing so in the presence of "flammable liquids" serves as context clues that suggest these liquids pose a fire hazard.
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.
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