Question

meanings of the word current:

1. current = noun, \water flowing in a specific direction\
2. current = noun, \flow of electrical energy\
3. current = adjective, \up to date\

review the meanings of current on the left. which sentences use meaning 2, \flow of electrical energy\?
check all that apply.

jay turned off the current before taking apart the outlet.
the school of dolphins rode the current.
todds current roommate is very neat.
the current from the overhead wire caused sparks to fly.
vanya stood in the river, with her body against the current.

Explanation:

Analyze the target meaning

The target meaning is definition 2: "flow of electrical energy" (noun).

Evaluate each sentence context

• Sentence 1: "Jay turned off the current before taking apart the outlet."
• Context: "outlet" and "turned off" indicate electrical power. This matches meaning 2.
• Sentence 2: "The school of dolphins rode the current."
• Context: "dolphins" and "rode" indicate water movement. This matches meaning 1.
• Sentence 3: "Todd's current roommate is very neat."
• Context: "current roommate" describes a present state. This matches meaning 3.
• Sentence 4: "The current from the overhead wire caused sparks to fly."
• Context: "overhead wire" and "sparks" indicate electricity. This matches meaning 2.
• Sentence 5: "Vanya stood in the river, with her body against the current."
• Context: "river" indicates flowing water. This matches meaning 1.

Select matching options

Sentences 1 and 4 use meaning 2.

Answer:

• Jay turned off the current before taking apart the outlet. (Correct answer)
• The school of dolphins rode the current.
• Todd's current roommate is very neat.
• The current from the overhead wire caused sparks to fly. (Correct answer)
• Vanya stood in the river, with her body against the current.