Question

how an 11 - year - old boy invented the popsicle
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paragraph 2

1. what is the best meaning of “portmanteau” (from - man - teau) as it is used in paragraph 2?

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a. a blend of two words
b. a type of dessert
c. a neighborhood
d. a recipe

Explanation:

The text defines "Epsicle" as a portmanteau of "icicle" and Frank Epperson's name. This shows a portmanteau blends two existing words into a new one, matching option A. The other options do not fit the context of combining words.

Answer:

A. a blend of two words