Question

Based on context clues , what is the meaning of the word informal on the first sentence?

Today's informal discussion was like a conversation, with both of us adding references to our own lives. Yesterday's discussion was the opposite; we talked only business, nothing personal.

A. Honest and fair

B. Friendly and relaxed

C. Fruitful and necessary

D. Important and timely

Answer 1

the answer is B because it is not formal

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. Friendly and relaxed

Explanation:

In the text presented, the word "informal" is mainly defined by the sentence "with both of us adding references to our own lives" that suggest "informal" is related to personal information and "Yesterday's discussion was the opposite; we talked only business, nothing personal" that shows an informal discussion is the opposite to one related to business. These sentence act as context clues because they both show the word informal described a type of discussion that is casual or relaxed but also includes sharing with others. Therefore, the meaning of the word informal in this sentence is " Friendly and relaxed ".