Question

1. in context, what does premonition most likely mean in the passage where the narrator says people “always say they had some sort of premonition, a sinking feeling...”?

a. a warning or feeling that something bad will happen
b. a medical diagnosis
c. a celebration or festival
d. a legal statement signed before an event

Explanation:

The context clues "sinking feeling" suggest a negative - anticipation. Premonition typically refers to a forewarning or a feeling that something bad is about to happen.

Answer:

A. A warning or feeling that something bad will happen