Question

the movement of the progress bar may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (including zero) depending on your answer. read this sentence. i dipped my toes into the cool swimming pool; the water was so refreshing. what is the denotative meaning of the word cool as it is used in the sentence? options: low temperature, tranquil, neat, trendy

Explanation:

Denotative meaning is the literal, dictionary - defined meaning of a word. In the sentence, "cool" is used to describe the swimming pool water. The literal meaning related to temperature here is "low temperature". "Tranquil" means calm, "neat" means tidy, and "trendy" means fashionable, which are not the literal meanings of "cool" in this context.

Answer:

A. low temperature