Question

when you encounter an unfamiliar word in a sentence, its important to look closely at the surrounding phrases and context for clues about its meaning. synonym, antonym, explanation, and example clues can help you infer meanings, enhancing your vocabulary comprehension without always needing to consult a dictionary.
read the sentence.
in her speech, the mayor called for unity, describing the community as a mosaic of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
what does the word mosaic imply in this context?

○ a single uniform whole

○ a diverse mix

○ a large painting

○ a piece of art made from assembling small pieces

Explanation:

The sentence describes the community as a "mosaic of diverse cultures and backgrounds". The context clue "diverse" helps infer that "mosaic" here means a combination of different elements, so "a diverse mix" fits. "A single uniform whole" contradicts "diverse", "a large painting" and "a piece of art made from assembling small pieces" are literal definitions of mosaic (not the contextual meaning here).

Answer:

B. a diverse mix