Use the sentence to complete the activity. 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

In this sentence, "flammable" refers to substances that can easily catch fire and burn. The context clues that indicate this meaning include the warning about lighting a match and the mention of "flammable liquids," which suggests a risk of fire in the science lab.