Use context to determine the correct meaning of the word “state” in the sentence.

Listening to several people talk at once left Jerrod in a state of confusion.

What does the word “state” mean in the sentence?

declaration
a condition of the mind
central government
social status

1 answer

In the sentence "Listening to several people talk at once left Jerrod in a state of confusion," the word "state" means "a condition of the mind." This interpretation fits best as it describes Jerrod's mental condition (confusion) rather than referring to a declaration, central government, or social status.