Question

determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below using context clues. the argument was over something trivial, but their friendship was never the same. lighthearted, happy unimportant, of little importance critical, crucial

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "trivial" using context clues, we analyze the sentence: the argument was over something trivial, yet the friendship changed. "Lighthearted, happy" doesn't fit as arguments aren't typically over happy things. "Critical, crucial" is opposite, as a crucial matter would likely have a more significant impact. "Unimportant, of little importance" fits because a trivial matter is one that's not significant, and the contrast (friendship never same despite trivial argument) makes sense—even a small, unimportant issue affected the friendship.

Answer:

B. unimportant, of little importance (assuming the middle option is labeled B; if options are unlabeled, "The Middle Option")