Explain what the word ‘repurpose’ means in the context of the story.
Answer
To give a new use to something that was discarded.
The correct answer is To give a new use to something that was discarded. — State the meaning in one concise sentence.
Step-by-step solution
- Locate the sentence where ‘repurpose’ is used.
- Look at the words around it to see what the protagonist does with the item.
- Infer that ‘repurpose’ means to change its use from waste to something useful.
- State the meaning in one concise sentence.
Common mistake: Thinking ‘repurpose’ means only recycling
Concept tested: Vocabulary from context
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