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.

Question

Which phrase from the sentences provides the best clue to the meaning of credentials as it is used here?

(1 point)
Responses

the badge issued to her by the newspaper
the badge issued to her by the newspaper

before being granted access to the media room
before being granted access to the media room

One woman was turned away
One woman was turned away

Members of the press

Answer 1

The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "credentials" as it is used here is:

the badge issued to her by the newspaper

This phrase indicates that credentials refer to the official identification or proof of one's affiliation with a newspaper, necessary for gaining access.