Question

use this dictionary entry to answer the question. seam: a line formed where two pieces of cloth are sewn together what does the word seamstress mean in this sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage? angelo continued to work in construction, and sofia earned money as a seamstress. angelo continued to work in construction, and sofia earned money as a seamstress. dressmaker chef designer teacher reading passage 4 the letters continue in a similar fashion until sofia, their two children, and sofias mother finally arrive in new york in 1932. angelo continued to work in construction, and sofia earned money as a seamstress. it would be years before they made their journey west and purchased a small farm where they grew fruits and vegetables and raised chickens 5 paganos farm, angelos legacy, has sustained four generations of paganos. i placed the translations of the letters on top of the fragile yellowing letters, retied them with a fresh green ribbon, and returned them to the attic. they could wait there so the next generation could discover their history. i hoped that they would be as inspired by angelos words as i had been 6 farming was a difficult life, but the optimism and determination i had read in angelos letters inspired me to go out once again and sink my hands into the rich soil and plant sweet basil

Explanation:

Given the dictionary - entry for "seam" (a line formed where two pieces of cloth are sewn together), a "seamstress" is a person who sews. A dressmaker is someone who makes dresses and sews, which is related to sewing cloth.

Answer:

A. dressmaker