Question

what is the most likely meaning of the word renovate? to restore or improve something which context clues in this passage help the reader determine the meaning of the word? voters approved a project to renovate central high school by a margin of only 2%. the project includes restoring and repairing the oldest wing of the school and installing new technology in every classroom. the cost of the project, $2 million, was the main factor in some voters rejection of the plan. \the cost is just too steep,\ sandra robertson explained. options: descriptions, antonyms, examples, definitions

Explanation:

First Sub - Question (Meaning of "renovate")

To find the meaning of "renovate", we analyze the context. The passage says the project includes "restoring and repairing the oldest wing of the school and installing new technology in every classroom". "Restoring" and "repairing" along with "installing new technology" suggest improving or fixing up the school. The given hint "to restore or improve something" matches this. So the meaning of "renovate" is to restore or improve something.

• Descriptions: The passage describes what the renovation project entails (restoring, repairing, installing new tech). This description helps us understand that "renovate" involves these improvement - related actions.
• Antonyms: There are no antonyms of "renovate" provided in the passage.
• Examples: The passage doesn't give examples of "renovate" but rather describes the project.
• Definitions: The passage doesn't directly define "renovate" but describes the actions of the renovation project.

So the context clue that helps determine the meaning of "renovate" is descriptions.

Answer:

to restore or improve something

Second Sub - Question (Context Clue for "renovate")