Question

1. \their hiatus saw the release of beyoncés debut album\. in this sentence, what do you think the word hiatus means and what lead you to believe that is the correct meaning of that word?

Explanation:

1. The context states Beyoncé's debut album came during a "hiatus"—this implies a break from a prior commitment, likely her work with Destiny's Child (her former group).
2. "Hiatus" is defined as a pause or break in an activity, which fits: when a group takes a break, members often pursue solo projects like debut albums.

Answer:

The word "hiatus" means a temporary break or pause in an activity.
The context clues lead to this meaning: the sentence links the hiatus to the release of Beyoncé's debut solo album, which logically would occur when she took a break from her previous musical group (Destiny's Child) to work on solo material. A pause in group activity would create the opportunity for her to release a solo debut.