Question

read the meanings of the word bolt, then read the sentence. definition 1. n., a screw for fastening definition 2. n., a strike of lightning definition 3. n., a bar that slides to lock something definition 4. n., a roll of fabric or wallpaper please make sure you latch the bolt on the window when you close it tonight. what is the meaning of bolt as it is used in this sentence? definition 1 definition 2 definition 3 definition 4

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "bolt" in the sentence "Please make sure you latch the bolt on the window when you close it tonight," we analyze each definition:

• Definition 1: A screw for fastening. A window bolt that is latched is not typically a screw for fastening in this context.
• Definition 2: A strike of lightning. This has nothing to do with a window.
• Definition 3: A bar that slides to lock something. A window bolt that is latched to lock the window fits this definition.
• Definition 4: A roll of fabric or wallpaper. This is unrelated to a window.

So the correct definition is Definition 3.

Answer:

C. Definition 3