Question

use 1 of the 7 strategies to decode the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. tonya was told to be very circumspect when talking to her superiors so that she would not be disrespectful.
cautious
carefree
dangerous

Explanation:

The context clue "so that she would not be disrespectful" shows the word describes a careful, watchful attitude to avoid missteps with superiors. "Cautious" matches this meaning, while "carefree" and "dangerous" do not fit the context.

Answer:

A. cautious