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in a lineup of major league baseball players, pete gray would be conspicuous. why? gray was a baseball player with just one arm. gray had lost most of his right arm in an accident at age six. naturally right - handed, he had to learn to do everything with his left hand. this meant that he had to relearn how to throw a ball and swing a bat. gray was determined to become a professional baseball player, though. he finally got his chance in 1945, when many players were fighting in world war ii. gray played as an outfielder for the st. louis browns. people from all over would come to cheer for him when he played. gray became a role model to many people, including soldiers injured in the war. one of grays gloves is now at the baseball hall of fame.
what is the meaning of conspicuous as used in the passage?
easy to notice
warmed up
comfortable
one of the shortest
To determine the meaning of "conspicuous" in the passage, we analyze the context. Pete Gray had only one arm, which made him stand out in a lineup of major league baseball players. People came from all over to watch him play, showing he was noticeable. "Warmed up" relates to preparation, "comfortable" is about ease, and "one of the shortest" is about height—none fit. "Easy to notice" matches how Gray stood out due to his unique situation.
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A. easy to notice