Question

language development: word study
identify the choice that best answers the question.
read the following sentence.
keisha served on the board of a major manufacturing company.
which of the following sentences uses the multiple - meaning word board in the same sense as the example?
○ a. the board voted to fund an expansion of our program.
○ b. she walked to the end of the board and looked into the pool.
○ c. a large wave knocked miguel off his board and into the surf.
○ d. ashley needed one last board to complete her bookshelf.

Explanation:

En el ejemplo, "board" se refiere a una junta directiva (un grupo de personas que dirigen una empresa). En la opción A, "board" también se refiere a una junta directiva que vota. En la opción B, "board" se refiere a una tabla (como una tabla de natación). En la opción C, "board" se refiere a una tabla (como una tabla de surf). En la opción D, "board" se refiere a una tabla (como una tabla de madera para un librero).

Answer:

A. The board voted to fund an expansion of our program.