Fiona was guarded about the details of her private life. She would not give her address or phone number to anyone, even her closest school friends.
What are the denotative and connotative meanings of the word guarded in the passage?
A. aware; safe
B. careful; secretive
C. attentive; popular
D. open; inconsiderate
1 answer
The correct answer is B. careful; secretive.
In the passage, "guarded" conveys a denotative meaning of being careful or cautious in sharing personal information, while the connotative meaning suggests a sense of secrecy or reluctance to reveal private details about herself.
