Question

which of the following best defines the italicized word in the sentence? my favorite thing to learn about in school was science. select one learn means to educate others on a new content area or skill. learn means to teach someone a new content area or skill. learn means to be taught or study a new content area or skill. learn means to prevent the spread of a new content area or skill.

Explanation:

The word "learn" in the context of the sentence "My favorite thing to learn about in school was science" implies the act of receiving knowledge or instruction. Options 1 and 2 involve teaching others, which is not the case here. Option 4 about preventing the spread is incorrect. Option 3 correctly captures the essence of being taught or studying (which are aspects of learning).

Answer:

Learn means to be taught or study a new content area or skill.