Question

1. read the sentence below and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word ingenious. the ingenious inventor designed a machine that could turn saltwater into fresh drinking water, solving a major problem. what does ingenious most likely mean in this sentence? clever or inventive ordinary confusing boring

Explanation:

The inventor designed a machine to solve a major problem (turn salt - water into fresh water). This implies the inventor is smart and creative. "Clever or inventive" best fits this context.

Answer:

A. Clever or inventive