Question

the residents of a city or town elect the mayor. in most cities, the mayor appoints officials like the chief of police. the mayor is in charge of city council meetings and also signs legal documents on behalf of the city. you might see the mayor making a speech, taking part in a holiday parade or cutting a ribbon to open a new community center.
what is the meaning of town meeting as used in the passage?
a a meeting to address issues concerning people are vacationing in the town
b a meeting to address issues concerning people who currently live in the town
c a meeting to address issues concerning people who have been jailed in the town
d a meeting to address issues concerning people who were born in the town but moved
what is the meaning of residents as used in the passage?
a people currently living in the town
b people visiting the town on vacation
c people serving time in the town jail
d people born in the town but have moved

Explanation:

First Question (Meaning of "town meeting"):

The passage describes the Mayor's role in city council meetings and community events. A "town meeting" related to the Mayor's duties (addressing city issues) should involve people living in the town. Option A is about vacationing people, B about jailed people, D about those born but moved. So the correct option is the one about current town residents.

"Residents" in the context of a city/town (where Mayor serves residents) refers to those living there. Option B is vacationers, C is jailed people, D is those born but moved. So the correct option is about current town dwellers.

Answer:

C. a meeting to address issues concerning people who currently live in the town

Second Question (Meaning of "residents"):