Question

read the sentence.
when cotton clothing is permeated, or soaked through, with water, it stays wet and can freeze in cold weather.
based on context clues in the sentence, what is the most likely meaning of permeated?
○ resisted
○ protected by
○ frozen
○ saturated

Explanation:

The sentence provides the context clue "soaked through" for "permeated". Let's analyze each option:

• "resisted" means to oppose, which is the opposite of being soaked. Eliminate.
• "protected by" implies a shielding action, not related to being soaked. Eliminate.
• "frozen" refers to the state of being turned to ice, not the act of being soaked. Eliminate.
• "saturated" means to be soaked completely or filled to capacity with a substance (here, water), which matches the context of "soaked through".

Answer:

D. saturated