Question

if you heard someone say the patients cells are dividing rapidly, what contextual clues would help you understand the intended meaning? (1 point)
the phrase dividing rapidly suggests mathematics.
the word patient indicates a medical setting.
the word cells always means prison.
no contextual clues are needed.
what would be the most effective strategy for determining the correct meaning of a word with multiple definitions? (1 point)
always use the first definition in the dictionary.
analyze the subject - matter and surrounding vocabulary.
ask someone else to decide for you.
ignore the surrounding words and guess.

Explanation:

For the first question, the word "patient" indicates a medical setting which helps in understanding the meaning of "cells dividing rapidly" as related to biology in a medical context. For the second question, analyzing the subject - matter and surrounding vocabulary is the most effective way to determine the correct meaning of a word with multiple definitions as it provides context - based clues.

Answer:

1. The word 'patient' indicates a medical setting.
2. Analyze the subject matter and surrounding vocabulary.